OCD Object

The OCD Series is the culmination of my research into Obsessive Compulsive behaviour. For some people OCD is an extremely serious phycological disorder that greatly impedes the lives of those who suffer it. However, everyone to some extent displays signs of personal rituals, quirks and foibles.

In this collection i have created a series of works that reflect obsessive or ritualistic behaviour in relation to everyday objects.

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OCD Light Switch reflects the compulsion of repeatedly switching on and off light switches. It is perhaps one of the best known OCD related compulsions and was practiced by Jack Nichelson's character in 'As good as it gets'

The Switch has a built in numeric counter which allows the user to quickly count the desired number of on/off repetitions without the concern that they have counted one too many or too few. The red button resets the numeric counter to display zero.

Symmetry Frame allows the user to make sure that their pictures are perfectly perpendicular by using the built in spirit level.

Portable Door Handles do precisely what their name suggests. The suction cup allows the user to gain enough purchase on any given door to open it without having to use the provided door handle and thereby avoiding any contamination of doing so.

Food Stain Plates are standard white ceramic plates with a sauce smear image glazed onto the surface. It creates a standard for imperfection when preparing food

Peep Hole Brush is a standard cleaning brush with a retractable magnifying glass set into it. The magnifyer allows the user to have greater confidence that the item they are cleaning is spotless.

Hoarding Chair is a hollow latex chair cast from an existing chair. It allows the user to keep th eobject sthat they cannot bear to part with but make them useful by filling the chair so it can fulfil it's function.