Choices are presented in carved rocks, piles of U.S. currency and scissors. In basketball, “pass the rock” is a term often used on playgrounds across America. The physical weight of the piece signifies the heavy burden beyond the natural joy of competition. Money within professional sports creeps slowly to the absurd, as we ask, who offers more value in a community? Scissors represent essential community jobs such as barbers, chefs and garment workers.

Rock Paper Scissors, It’s Just A Game, But The Money Is Real (Chef)

Carved rock, metal, paper

11.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 in.

29.21 x 26.67 x 26.67 cm

Rock Paper Scissors, It’s Just A Game, But The Money Is Real (Barber)

Carved rock, metal, paper

10.5 x 10.5 x 9.5 in.

26.67 x 26.67 x 24.13 cm

Rock Paper Scissors, It’s Just A Game, But The Money Is Real (Garment Worker)

Carved rock, metal, paper

11.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 in.

29.21 x 26.67 x 26.67 cm