OBSESSIVE / COMPULSIVE
The OCD Series is the culmination of my research into Obsessive Compulsive behaviour. For some people OCD is an extremely serious phycological disorder that greatly impedes the lives of those who suffer it. However, everyone to some extent displays signs of personal rituals, quirks and foibles.
In this collection i have created a series of works that reflect obsessive or ritualistic behaviour in relation to everyday objects.
(1) Numericc Switch
reflects the compulsion of repeatedly switching on and off light switches.
It is perhaps one of the best known OCD related compulsion.
The Switch has a built in numeric counter which allows the user to quickly count the desired number of on/off repetitions without the concern that they have counted one too many or too few. The red button resets the numeric counter to display zero.
(2) Symmetry Frame
allows the user to make sure that their pictures are perfectly perpendicular by using the built in spirit level.
(3) Food Stain Plate
are standard white ceramic plates with a sauce smear image glazed onto the surface. It creates a standard for imperfection when preparing food
(4) Peep Hole Brush
is a standard cleaning brush with a retractable magnifying glass set into it. The magnifyer allows the user to have greater confidence that the item they are cleaning is spotless..
(5) Portable Door Handles
do precisely what their name suggests. The suction cup allows the user to gain enough purchase on any given door to open it without having to use the provided door handle and thereby avoiding any contamination.
