103. On Your Toes
Title: On Your Toes
Date: 1985, according to Presentation Portfolio II entitled: NORMAN SUMNER GREEN
Subject: Lovers
Measurements: 12” W x ¼” D x 24 ½” H
Materials and Techniques: Lucite, wooden hangers, cutouts from reproduction postcards and/or art books, cutout from a photograph
Description: Attached vertically to a rectangular piece of lucite are two wooden hangers facing the same direction. The hanger on the left represents a woman. A cutout of a woman’s face is attached to the top of the hanger, a cutout of breasts is attached below this, and a cutout of a vagina is attached below that. A cutout of toes is attached to the bottom of the hanger. The hanger on the right represents a man. A cutout of a man’s face is attached to the top of the hanger, a cutout of a well-muscled arm is attached below this, and a cutout from a photograph of a phallus is attached below that. A cutout of toes is attached to the bottom of the hanger. The man’s arm extends around the woman’s waist, embracing her from behind.
Signed: “NSG” etched on lower-right edge