Portraits from the Ghost in the time machine series,
cassette tape on canvas. 

1. Michael Jackson
2. John Lennon

By Erika Iris Simmons

‘In this series I showcase a number of portraits of musicians made out of recycled cassette tape with original cassette. also included are portraits made from old film and reels. the idea comes from a phrase (ironically) coined by philosopher gilbert ryle, a description of how your spirit lives in your body. I imagine we are all, like cassettes, thoughts wrapped up in awkward packaging.’ —Erika Iris Simmons