Andrew Polk

Young, Scared and Tired (Details)

(2009)    Digital Collage, non-digital materials (dirt, sand, ash, paint) archival inkjet print      12"H x 18"W


A few years after he died, the old store caught on fire. It burned to the ground, but no one was hurt. His father thought about rebuilding it, but there was really no point. They had all expected him to take it over when he returned.

When he was led down the path blindfolded, he had to be careful not to stumble.

His captors were young, scared, and tired. One of them must have been sick because he coughed constantly.

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