Traci Talasco

Throughout my art career I have created sculptures, installations, and video works. While the medium changes, there is a common thread addressing the physical and emotional aspects of home (in a humorous way). I grew up in a suburban house, in what seemed to be a stereotypical “American Dream”. But, I learned at an early age that things are not always as they appear. Now as a wife and mother myself, I am navigating my way through the ups and downs of family life.

Using home as a stage, the work focuses on emotional tensions such as arguments, lack of communication, and disappointments. The physical space of home, including the underlying architectural elements and the objects we choose to decorate it, all play a role. The works are participatory, inviting the viewer to physically engage with them in various ways. I frequently use construction materials and everyday objects, and use writing as a springboard for my ideas.