J.C. #93 Charlie

A haunting mixed media assemblage by Edward and Nancy Kienholz, *J.C. #93 Charlie* (1994) constructs a deeply unsettling human figure from salvaged and repurposed objects, blurring the boundary between the familiar and the grotesque. True to the Kienholzes' signature style, the work serves as a sharp social critique, transforming discarded materials into a visceral commentary on identity, consumerism, and the margins of American life. The assembled figure carries an eerie, almost spectral presence, compelling viewers to confront uncomfortable truths embedded within the detritus of everyday culture.