In October of 1957, the United States Department of the Army issued Field Manual 21-76 to enlisted men. This manual made its way into my hands nearly 50 years later, and has been in my studio ever since. Though it is a surprisingly comprehensive guide to staying alive, the care with which the illustrations are handled is what immediately attracted my interest.
Exhibitions:
Visiting Lecturers Show; Swing Space Gallery, Columbus, Ohio. 2011.
Plug; The Silver Image Gallery, Columbus, Ohio. 2011.
FM 21-76
Figure 185. Improvised sunglasses
original manual
Figure 183. Insulating socks
original manual
Figure 17. Gas cans
original manual