The Guard Series
A series of objects, cast and constructed to fit my body, that protect and obscure me.
Guard #3: Speech, 1999. Concrete, leather, and hardware. Fits onto the head to hold the mouth closed.
Guard #3: Front, 1999. Concrete, leather, and hardware. Covers the crotch.
Masque, 1999. Concrete, steel, brass, and rosewood.
Achilles, 1999. Porcelain and satin ribbon.
All images copyright Mark Melonas.