story by andrea gibson
breaking with
Artist Melissa Haviland explores female conventions in prints, installations, and performances
When artist Melissa Haviland decided to capture the act of breaking seven entire sets of fine china on film, some of the crew members on the shoot cringed at the demise of so many delicate plates and teacups. The rest? They were cheering on the destruction.
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Images: courtesy of melissa haviland