The MVSEVM’s Collection

The MVSEVM’s collection includes hundreds of artifacts, nearly all of which were made by Paula Lalala. Here are some samples from the collection. Click to view full image.

Alive. 2009; digital color photograph
Alive. 2009; digital color photograph
Wood hand carving intended for burning. 1992; wood
Wood hand carving intended for burning. 1992; wood
(including:) Fever, Burning hand drawing #50, from the Burn Girl Series, 1989; pastel on wood w/ frame
(including:) Fever, Burning hand drawing #50, from the Burn Girl Series, 1989; pastel on wood w/ frame
(including:) R.R. blowing his brains out. 1995; ink & charcoal on paper, black frame w/ glass, white spray paint
(including:) R.R. blowing his brains out. 1995; ink & charcoal on paper, black frame w/ glass, white spray paint
(including:) Real, a.k.a.Rusty nail went to jail for riding a pony without a tail. 1993; wax, wood, incansescent light
(including:) Real, a.k.a.Rusty nail went to jail for riding a pony without a tail. 1993; wax, wood, incansescent light
Cut clothing wardrobe. 2000; remants from cut clothing performance (1997), wooden cabinet, glass, videos, monitors, etc.
Cut clothing wardrobe. 2000; remants from cut clothing performance (1997), wooden cabinet, glass, videos, monitors, etc.
[detail] Poetry of cut clothing. 1999; color photographs, metal frames w/ glass, glass & metal shelves, chain
[detail] Poetry of cut clothing. 1999; color photographs, metal frames w/ glass, glass & metal shelves, chain
Poetry of cut clothing. 1999; color photographs, metal frames w/ glass, glass & metal shelves, chain
Poetry of cut clothing. 1999; color photographs, metal frames w/ glass, glass & metal shelves, chain
Documents/Eternal Youth/ Momento Mori. 1983, 1999, 2001. Letters from B.C. (now deceased) photo collage by W. L. (now deceased), artifact from performance
Documents/Eternal Youth/ Momento Mori. 1983, 1999, 2001. Letters from B.C. (now deceased) photo collage by W. L. (now deceased), artifact from performance
(including:) [detail] Thread of time, polaroid self portraits ages 21-33, some burned others given away. 2001; photos, string, frames. Artifact from Fut #3. 1989; color macine print, wooden frame.
(including:) [detail] Thread of time, polaroid self portraits ages 21-33, some burned others given away. 2001; photos, string, frames. Artifact from Fut #3. 1989; color macine print, wooden frame.
Pussy on pedestal, the goddess of love. 2001; plaster, paint, stone, metal
Pussy on pedestal, the goddess of love. 2001; plaster, paint, stone, metal
Spinning drawing, caught with his pants down. 1996; charcoal on brown paper, wood
Spinning drawing, caught with his pants down. 1996; charcoal on brown paper, wood
(including:) Ruby; Self portrait carrying the dead; Mouth fountain; I want to live.
(including:) Ruby; Self portrait carrying the dead; Mouth fountain; I want to live.
For my brother and sister, locust shells and the red playhouse. 2002; pastel on sandpaper, frame
For my brother and sister, locust shells and the red playhouse. 2002; pastel on sandpaper, frame
Cling to life. 2000; ink on rag paper, frame w/ glass
Cling to life. 2000; ink on rag paper, frame w/ glass
Keyhole radio/motor mouth. 1998; wooden cabinet, motor, toy, lights, electrical components, rythmic sound
Keyhole radio/motor mouth. 1998; wooden cabinet, motor, toy, lights, electrical components, rythmic sound
Naked Jack & Zack. 1987; B&W photograph, frame
Naked Jack & Zack. 1987; B&W photograph, frame
[open] Body print door #2, Responsive to touch. 1992 to 2001. body print on brown paper, found door w/ glass, lights, elect components
[open] Body print door #2, Responsive to touch. 1992 to 2001. body print on brown paper, found door w/ glass, lights, elect components
[closed] Body print door #2, Responsive to touch. 1992 to 2001. body print on brown paper, found door w/ glass, lights, elect components
[closed] Body print door #2, Responsive to touch. 1992 to 2001. body print on brown paper, found door w/ glass, lights, elect components
(from left) Nothing can be possessed. 2001;wax metal, lights, etc.; Pastel self portrait, 1984; pastel on paper, frame; Subtropics. 1999, leaf, wax, pigment, plastic, wood
(from left) Nothing can be possessed. 2001;wax metal, lights, etc.; Pastel self portrait, 1984; pastel on paper, frame; Subtropics. 1999, leaf, wax, pigment, plastic, wood
Prom Dress Drawing #8. 1995; ink on chipboard, metal frame
Prom Dress Drawing #8. 1995; ink on chipboard, metal frame
Large heart. 1991; wax, ripped and knotted old coat
Large heart. 1991; wax, ripped and knotted old coat
[detail] Medicine cabinet containing objects collected from my body in 1989. glass vials and jars, organic matter, metal and glass cabinet, paper labels, descriptive note
[detail] Medicine cabinet containing objects collected from my body in 1989. glass vials and jars, organic matter, metal and glass cabinet, paper labels, descriptive note
[detail] Medicine cabinet containing objects collected from my body in 1989. glass vials and jars, organic matter, metal and glass cabinet, paper labels, descriptive note
[detail] Medicine cabinet containing objects collected from my body in 1989. glass vials and jars, organic matter, metal and glass cabinet, paper labels, descriptive note
Medicine cabinet containing objects collected from my body in 1989. glass vials and jars, organic matter, metal and glass cabinet, paper labels, descriptive note
Medicine cabinet containing objects collected from my body in 1989. glass vials and jars, organic matter, metal and glass cabinet, paper labels, descriptive note
Undergarments. 2001; oil on wood, antique frame
Undergarments. 2001; oil on wood, antique frame
Family homes. 2004; set of five color photos in wooden frames
Family homes. 2004; set of five color photos in wooden frames
A small wardrobe now converted to a listening booth. 2000; wooden chamber with stereo devise, light, toy, electrical components, and a selection of audio works by Paula Lalala.
A small wardrobe now converted to a listening booth. 2000; wooden chamber with stereo devise, light, toy, electrical components, and a selection of audio works by Paula Lalala.
[detail] A small wardrobe now converted to a listening booth. 2000; wooden chamber with stereo devise and toy. * Listening selection choices from 1997 to present.
[detail] A small wardrobe now converted to a listening booth. 2000; wooden chamber with stereo devise and toy. * Listening selection choices from 1997 to present.
Artifact image two, from performance: age 23. 1989; Photographed by F. Spendlove; framed machine print
Artifact image two, from performance: age 23. 1989; Photographed by F. Spendlove; framed machine print
Artifact image one, from performance: age 23. Photographed by F. Spendlove; 1989; framed machine print
Artifact image one, from performance: age 23. Photographed by F. Spendlove; 1989; framed machine print
Senses version 11. 2008; color photograph
Senses version 11. 2008; color photograph
Flowers fell from the frog's mouth. Memento from performance. 2001; glass & wood cabinet, plastic mask, poly resin
Flowers fell from the frog's mouth. Memento from performance. 2001; glass & wood cabinet, plastic mask, poly resin
Frog mask. 2004; graphite on color-aid paper, mat board, frame w/ glass
Frog mask. 2004; graphite on color-aid paper, mat board, frame w/ glass
Love. 1999; marble brass, blue light bulb, elect. components
Love. 1999; marble brass, blue light bulb, elect. components
[detail]
[detail] "Smarty, Smarty, Smarty. Thought you had a party." 2001; doors, wood canvas, clay mercury vapor lamp, elect. components
[open view]
[open view] "Smarty, Smarty, Smarty. Thought you had a party." 2001; doors, wood canvas, clay mercury vapor lamp, elect. components
[closed view]
[closed view] "Smarty, Smarty, Smarty. Thought you had a party." 2001; doors, wood canvas, clay mercury vapor lamp, elect. components
Blue Bear: Keeper of Secrets, baby shower gift to my mother, 1966
Blue Bear: Keeper of Secrets, baby shower gift to my mother, 1966