Laborious ice, an oil and beeswax painting on linen, draws inspiration directly from the contents of the artist's friend's freezer. Fuller was intrigued by the meticulous process of hand-cutting each...
Laborious ice, an oil and beeswax painting on linen, draws inspiration directly from the contents of the artist's friend's freezer. Fuller was intrigued by the meticulous process of hand-cutting each ice cube into uniform blocks using a saw. The choice of such a labour-intensive task for a substance destined to dissolve rapidly captured her interest. Moreover, Fuller observed that the ritualistic nature, along with the time and effort invested in the manual ice-cutting process, could be considered therapeutic. This work is also an observation of routine, a central component of work culture. The ice tray reflects the grid pattern Fuller has been working on in many works for this exhibition.