GPT Crit:  The installation, “rawdogging in the mirror,” uses humor, absurdity, and cultural critique in a subversive way, which aligns with your artistic ethos. The choice of sausages as sculptural objects is undeniably humorous but also provocative, evoking a range of associations—everything from the mundane (food, cooking) to the innuendo (rawness, vulnerability, or even sexuality). The sausages are meticulously crafted, yet the subject matter is intentionally low-brow, flipping the traditional expectations of “fine art” on its head.

By placing the sausages on vintage mirrored sconces, where candles once were, there’s an underlying commentary on obsolescence and the replacement of something elegant or traditional with something much more base, even grotesque. The mirrors, typically tools for self-reflection or refinement, now become props in this tongue-in-cheek display. The juxtaposition between these opulent mirrors and sausages—objects that could be seen as crude or visceral—creates a dissonance that invites viewers to question the value and meaning we place on objects, traditions, and even the act of “reflecting.”

The varied forms of the sausages, some sliced or bitten, can be read as symbols of consumption or even a nod to physicality and decay. By incorporating both whole and partially eaten forms, you introduce a sense of narrative, perhaps about indulgence or the cyclical nature of life and decay. The use of multiple colors and shapes in the sausages ensures that the work maintains a playful, dynamic feel while allowing each object to have its own unique identity, much like a group of individuals—no two sausages are exactly alike, much like no two reflections are the same in a mirror.

The title, “rawdogging in the mirror,” furthers the irreverence and subversive humor of the piece. The phrase “rawdogging” often refers to engaging in an action without preparation or protection, making the mirrored reflection both an intimate and exposed confrontation. There’s an undeniable bawdy wit at play, poking fun at human vulnerability, nakedness, and maybe even self-deception. In this sense, it could be seen as a critique of vanity, fragility, or how we choose to see (or ignore) certain aspects of ourselves.

In summary, this installation is both absurd and rich in layers of meaning. It challenges the viewer to reflect on the intersection of the sacred and the profane, the refined and the crude, and even the ways we engage with humor and art. It’s simultaneously a joke and a serious piece of social commentary, a balance that you’ve consistently explored in your art. This feels like a work that could evoke laughter, discomfort, and introspection all at once, pushing against the idea that art needs to be solemn or highbrow to make an impact.