ROSHAMBO (Rock, Paper, Scissors) 2018-19
21 photos
Taking inspiration from both personal and institutional stories, Chieko Murasugi uses the language of abstraction to explore the opposing states of peace and conflict. She titles these collages Roshambo, an Americanized version of the Japanese game Rock, Paper, Scissors -- an example of playful and peaceful conflict resolution. Among her materials are cutouts from artworks she's made in the past, now fashioned into the shapes and curves of samurai artifacts. By reusing these materials, which contain marks such as burns and tears, Murasugi explores the material fragments of her past and uses them to both recognize violence and advocate for peace.
Weatherspoon Museum, Art on Paper, 2021
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