Artemis was the ancient Greek goddess of hunting and wild animals. Many of the myths around her involve the desire of gods and men to acquire and take and posess Artemis herself, and are punished for it. This piece was created partly in reference to the controversy raised by the Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s 2007 decision to deaccession the bronze “Artemis and the Stag.” At $28 million+, the sale was a boon to the gallery's coffers. The statue reflects the collector’s motivations, hunting and never satisfied. Artemis may represent the conflict within institutions such as the Albright-Knox, chasing their own definition and cultural role, while struggling to acquire the greatest trophies. I like to see Artemis as a metaphor for the artistic process. We want our efforts to be driven by a desire to create and attain meaning, but rarely are our intentions pure. Selfish desires motivate.