The tables which originated the work become performative as exhibition objects, where the lines between each strip of paint, echoes the emptiness of each drawer, reminding us of the absence and invisibility of what laid there, and now is solidified on the surface
Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that African Americans typically smoke fewer cigarettes and start at an older age than white smokers, but die from tobacco-related illnesses, like cancer and heart disease, at much higher rates
And this too is a ritual
Viral infections, on the other hand, are not treated with antibiotics and may clear up in about 10 days or less
Even just the scent of these things can bring a certain comfort and snugness
If you need to use your vape, you'll have to wait until you reach a designated smoking area in the airport