and of course i think of this amazing piece when thinking of Against Nature and scents…
Mike Kelley
Deodorized Central Mass with Satellites, 1991-1999
Mixed media installation comprised of: one central mass and twelve satellites consisting of found stuffed animals sewn over wooden and wire mesh frames with Styrofoam packing material; ten deodorizers consisting of fiberglass, car lacquer, electronic device with distilled water and spruce needle sauna infusion; metal hardware, nylon rope, and pulleys.
Installation dimensions variable. Central mass 54 x 152 x 63 in. (137.2 x 386.1 x 160 cm.); satellite dimensions vary from 19 x 18 x 18 in. (48.3 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm.) to 37 x 40 x 40 in. (93.9 x 101.6 x 101.6 cm.); deodorizers 84 x 23 x 17 ½ in. (213.4 x 58.4 x 44.5 cm.) each.
