artist: Amanda Amanda's sculpture deals with the consuming interests of her life: the sexual and social issues of women. Her personal experiences strongly influence each work.  Amanda's paintings are featured in the Personal Style section.  Her biography is also available.  Amanda has modeled for paintings by Dennis Gergel, Jr.  The artist may be contacted at Andamay@aol.com.

	Wire Corset The artist asks you to "think about what a corset does to a woman!"
	Wire Dress & Corset "What is the significance of contrasting the wire dress and the wire corset?" Alex wonders if the size contrast has meaning, too.
	Handless Figure The artist is fascinated with issues of helplessness, restraint and bondage. "What would it be like without hands? Would you feel powerless?"
	Bra of Straws "Link the concepts of breasts with [drinking] straws," the artist challenges. The breasts appear to be pierced (notice the loops).
		The Artist at Work Here's Amanda working on some of her projects.
	The Glory Hole Box Inspired by glory holes (fetish situation where anonymous sex takes place through a hole in a wall).  The cover is easily pulled aside to reveal mirrors reflecting back at the opportunist, also inside are pornographic fetish pictures, feather boa, a fishnet stockinged leg and gloved hand.
	The "Cigarette Butt" Made out of cigarette boxes and burnt on the ends, this torso, tushy and legs are certainly a conversation piece.
	Mamas Little wire women. Not sure what they mean. But Amanda knows.
	Penis Made of Rice Crispy Treats As if eating the real thing wasn't challenging enough... [Alex's comment]
	The Female White and black opposing legs.  The white leg appears clean, yet empty.  The black leg is broken and its backdrop is festively and roughly covered by black material and colorful stitching.