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Jordan Clayton

AND WITH A GLIMMER,

IT FALLS APART.

And With A Glimmer, It Falls Apart is a painted, abstract
re-mapping of the human brain that communicates
the biological processes of neural deterioration
and the concept of memory. The agglutinations of
thick paint trapped underneath the epoxy resin are
incredibly volatile and will crack over time. This subtle
transformation is meant to mimic the brain’s eventual
loss of plasticity, the formation of neural plaque and the
development of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease,
as a gesture of both sympathy and solidarity. This
Brain Project scuplture is dedicated in loving memory
to Jordan Clayton’s grandmother, Shirley Sellon, the
guiding light behind this design.

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