The Sweatermen are heroes of my own invention. They push the language of the hero costume by highlighting knitting materials, textures, and traditions in the form of the costume. Some of the color and texture choices, as in Sweaterman 3, are based on the sweaters my mother made, her love of cables, and her color choices. The most recent costumes in this series (Sweaterman 4-9) combine the colors of comic book heroes with detailed knitting patterns. In each of these I work to forge a link between childhood experience and my adult exploration of protection, masculinity, and heroism.
Sweaterman 4. Hand knit acrylic and buttons. 2007. 80" x 23" x 6"
Sweaterman 5. Hand knit acrylic and buttons. 2008. 80" x 23" x 6"
Sweaterman 6. Hand knit acrylic and buttons. 2010. 80" x 23" x 6"
Sweaterman 7. Hand knit acrylic and buttons. 2011. 80" x 23" x 6"
Sweaterman 8. Hand knit acrylic and buttons. 2011. 72" x 23" x 6"
Sweaterman 9. Hand knit acrylic and buttons. 2011. 72" x 23" x 6"
Sweaterman. Hand knit acrylic and buttons. 2005. 80" x 23" x 6"