Bedbound (insufficient blanket), 2026

rehydrated acrylic on upcycled canvas, upcycled deadstock paper.

8” x 10” (canvas), dimensions variable (deadstock paper).

from Mikell’s Vuelve series which tackles the labour and shame of navigating physical disability, Bedbound is a near-life-sized self-portrait of the artist installed in various contexts with bladecut paper quilt squares (bladecut individually by hand, by Mikell). The quilt squares, if assembled to mimic bedclothes would be an insufficient length to protect the artist’s body, and are too an inappropriate substance to provide shelter or warmth.

consistent with Mikell’s practice, this piece is composed entirely of repurposed materials diverted from cycles of disuse, in an effort to mitigate industry waste. As a result, imperfections to the surfaces of frames and canvases are to be expected. Please contact the artist with further enquiries about production.