Lisa

Rockford

American Splenda (Iteration 2) Digital mockup for Future Installation, 2019 (Interior view)

My artistic method has increasingly become a process of collecting, amassing, and curating objects, organized within a
maximalist aesthetic. 

American Splenda (Iteration 2)  Digital mockup for Future Installation, 2019 (Exterior view)

 I specifically look for objects from American pop culture that are iconic, kitsch, and will soon become dated. I am fascinated by the context and psychology of how certain items become desired and will eventually become lasting artifacts that epitomize a time period. The American Splenda installation is a spectacle that represents the overwhelming offerings found within one specific niche of the consumer market; supported by ideological romanticism.

Selections from the American Splenda Collection, 2020, 7:58 minute video with sound

American Splenda by Lisa Rockford

Complete List of Collected Items

 

DÉCOR & Furniture

  • Flag on Brick print fabric shower curtain, divided in two

  • Oversize bean bag chair with side arms

  • Folding Beach chair

  • Printed wallpaper border with sheep

  • Wall cross

  • Splenda artificial sweetener packets with US flag font

  • (144) flag bottle caps, spread on floor and surfaces

  • Metallic banners

  • LED net lighting

  • (24) flag tree Air fresheners, Vanilla scented

  • Musical “Grand ‘Ole” clock

  • Lynn Austin sexy poster

  • Wooden shelf rack

  • Eagle Latch hook rug

  • God Bless America Latch hook rug

  • JFK tapestry

  • 9x13 LED sparkle light

  • Hanging light set w/ 10 flag shape lights

  • Plastic Tablecloth

  • (2) Wind socks

  • Wind chime

  • Metal yard pinwheel

  • Light up glitter flag decoration

  • (4) Night lights with assorted pictures

  • Folding vinyl laundry basket

  • Trash can w/ sticker & bow

  • Inflatable seat cushion

  • Fleece throw blanket

  • (16) bathmats

FURNITURE

  • Bean bag chair

  • Ottoman Foot Rest

  • Pouch couch inflatable seating

FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS

  • (2) Erasers

  • Round Inflatable cooler

  • Stitched vinyl Flask

  • Glitter mardi gras theatrical eye mask

  • Tin ashtray

  • Silicone glow in the dark water pipe/bong

  • Head Rush Beer bong

  • (13) Beer cozies

  • Eagle Cigarette case

  • Metal Lighter

  • (2) Umbrellas

  • Wooden jewelry box

  • Bling iPhone case

  • 3pk ballpoint pens

  • (4) fabric Placemats set

  • Paper plates/napkins

  • Ceramic Texas Napkin holder

  • Patriotic utensil caddy

  • Divided pencil holder with Red & Blue pens, Custom American Splenda pencils

  • Electric Hair straightening brush 

  • Faux leather over wood Tissue box

COLLECTIBLES

  • 2016 Trump faux Silver coin

  • 2016 Trump faux Gold Coin

  • Gold plated playing cards

  • Golf balls, NASA Collectible set

  • Hilary Clinton’s head photoshopped onto another woman in bathing suit magnet

  • Flag print Elephant sculpture

  • Fake Fabergé egg

  • Wood wheelbarrow

  • 9/11 decorative plate

  • 5 Picture Frames

  • Betty boop mirror

  • Bottle cooler with mini tactical Vest

  • Nutcracker

  • Porcelain policeman jewelry box with flag inside

  • Mini guitar w/stand

  • Folding knife in decorative case (Statue of liberty)

  • Folding knife in decorative case (George W. Bush)

  • Red & blue poker chips

  • Resin Skull with flag bandana

  • “Country flags” book

  • “Long may she wave” book

TOYS

  • Rope Dog Toy with squeaker

  • (25) Inflatable oozie toys

  • Inflatable oversize bat

  • Inflatable oversize Mallot with squeaker

  •  Inflatable football helmet

  • Inner tube

  • Bean bag Toss game

  • Faux Rubik’s cube puzzle with patriotic print

  • (12) Patriotic paddleball games

  • (36) patriotic Flamingo pinwheels

  • (2) Slinky brand jumbo pinwheels

  • Child’s Punching bag

  • (3) Child’s boxing gloves

  • Gold flag fidget spinner

  • (7) White Flag pattern fidget spinners

  • Football Helmet Keychain with silicone phallus head stress toy

  • Stuffed white Bear with flag print keychain

  • Puppy clip on

  • Pacifier

  • Wind up teeth toy

  • 6 identical squeezable stress toys

  • Mouse pad puzzle

  • Duck Dynasty puzzle

  • Kinetic electronic flag

  • Baby doll dressed in patriotic clothing & Baby moccasins

  • Baby doll 2 dressed in patriotic clothing & sunglasses

CLOTHING & Accessories

  • Sleep mask blinders

  • Lace panties

  • Women’s briefs

  • Men’s chinese brand briefs

  • C-string thong

  • Artificial Nails

  • (2) star Pasties stickers, now on female mannequin

  • Men’s ankle socks

  • (4) Assorted print Neck ties

  • Dog bow tie

  • Flag Dog tag

  • Faux Brass Pocket watch on chain

  • Cross flag necklaces

  • Mardi gras necklace

  • (5) decorative faux rhinestone beads

  • Santa plastic watch

  • (5) prs assorted Sunglasses

  • Oversize Novelty glasses

  • Motorcycle belt buckle

  • Iraqi freedom pin

  • Patriotic Mickey Mouse head pin

  • Headband deelyboppers

  • Fairy wings

  • Bib

  • Flag Cape

  • Glittery chef Apron

  • Clock earrings

  • Chain Pins

  • Hockey mask

  • vinyl Mouth mask

  • Color changing LED mask that lifts up with silver skull underneath

  • Printed balaclava

  • Patriotic sombrero from Oriental Trading Company

  • (6) Red  Visors with Zipper fanny packs

  • (6) Blue Visors with Zipper fanny packs

  • pirate hat

  • Straw hat

  • Cowboy hat

  • Crocheted tank top

  • Exhilaration tank Top

  • Boys hoodie

  • Drawstring shorts, 2XL

  • Flared skirts

  • Oversize Tank tops

  • Child’s hat w/ heart

  • Busch beer hat

  • 3 sets Flip flops

  • Faux Leather wallet

  • Fabric tote bag

  • Troops tote bag

OTHER/Artist interventions

  • Mirror with lines of Splenda, razor blade & pen barrel

  • Male mannequin hand with Rhinestone Bling watch & Artificial nails, manicured

  • Female mannequin hand 1 with Faux Gold skull ring, Flexing flag watch & Artificial nails, manicured

  • Female mannequin hand 2 (rubber) with Artificial nails, manicured

  • Tactical vest with flag patches

  • 12” liberty patch

  • Loud & proud patch

  • Pot leaf patch

  • Mickey Mouse patch

  • Peace patch

  • Smiley face patch

  • Skull patch

  • Dove patch

  • Superman patch

  • Sexy female silhouette patch

  • Heart & praying hands patches

  • Mouth guard with impression of the artist’s teeth

  • Limited edition “patriot proof” of purchase cards (22 tiers) with artist’s middle fingerprint.

    • $0= Unpatriotic

    • $1 = Passive patriot

    • $2 = Greenhorn level

    • $3 = Average patriot

    • $4 = Blue collar level

    • $5 = Monumental patriot

    • $6 = White collar level

    • $7.04 = Independence level

    • $8 = Supersized level

    • $9.11= Patriot act/Hero level

    • $10= True patriot (Hamiltonian)

    • $11.11 = Veteran level

    • $12.16 = Tea party patriot

    • < $14.92= Original American

    • >$15.00 = Founding patriot

    • $17.87= Constitutional level

    • $18.63= Emancipated American

    • $19.84= (Born in USA) Springsteen level

    • $20= Jacsksonian or Tubmanian level

    • $25= Corporate level

    • $45 = Trumpetier

    • $50= Granted Gold Nationalist level

    • $100=Diamond level 100% American - The 1%

Artist & Studio

http://www.lisarockford.com/