Cough, Cough was first created & displayed for an art event in May, 2014. The idea stemmed from my chronic illness, cystic fibrosis, & the abundance of medical supplies that comes with sickness. The installation creates an environment for viewers to experience where they are isolated when stepping between the plastic sheeting, exposed to bright lighting, & a chair that they feel obligated to sit in. When a viewer sits in the chair they put on headphones to hear an array of discomforting sounds that emulate being sick in the hospital.

The installation is meant to evoke ideas & emotions that help the viewer understand what it is like to be forced to spend prolonged periods of time in a hospital. As a patient, you must relinquish any power you have & put your life in the hands of others. After so many times you become numb to the experience because relinquishing your strength is better than relinquishing your life.