Dena Paige-Fischer "Device for Resistance"

Dena Paige-Fischer "Device for Resistance" 2018

Sculpture: Copper, resistors, bone, wire
Dimensions 8” x 7” x 8” in
Unique
Includes certificate of authenticity

Dena Paige-Fischer is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in New York City. Her work focuses on creating functional sculptures and interactive tools that explore the psyche and the boundaries between physical and subconscious experiences. By engaging multiple senses, she blurs the line between being in and out of the body, often incorporating tactile devices, wearable works, and machines that investigate sensations of touch, pain, and pleasure.  Informed by imagery from the subconscious, spirituality and nature and combining natural and industrial matter along with imagery that fuses bodily features with organic forms, Paige-Fischer utilizes the ability of the inanimate object to embody an essence, spirit, or ethos.  Fischer has exhibited internationally and her work has been used across performance pieces, music videos, and fashion editorials.

“Ruckus: This interactive sculpture challenges conventional boundaries by inviting direct engagement. Suspended from a custom wooden hanger, it cradles a bouquet of Indigo seed pods, blending organic elements with kinetic energy. When activated—shaken by the viewer—the piece produces sound while simultaneously creating marks on the wall, transforming passive observation into an act of artistic rebellion. By defying traditional museum etiquette—touching art, making noise, and altering the exhibition space—the sculpture liberates participants from societal constraints, encouraging uninhibited expression and redefining the relationship between art, audience, and environment.

Device for Resistance:  This piece was created to relieve anxiety, and can be viewed or worn to help achieve a sense of calm. The physical contact between face and mask reminds us to reconnect the mind with the body and the outside world. Made with actual electrical resistors, Device for Resistance acts as emotional armor by creating a space of protection around the head of the wearer and creating contact with the acupressure points on the face. The mask offers one way through today’s sometimes crippling uncertainty—a mindful moment to return to the power of self.” - Dena Paige-Fischer

Learn more about the exhibition on our website.