These are displays of objects confiscated by the TSA and purchased via auction. 
 
Each lot is preserved and arranged to replicate the photograph featured in the online auction. When sold, the objects are presented in a quasi-evidentiary fashion. My reliefs solidify this usually temporary transactional condition, (the state between contraband and retail commodity) and bind together a collection of objects.
 
I aim to preserve the state in which the possibility for violence and terror is mapped onto rather innocuous objects.  
 

Confiscation Displays
jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Confiscated knives and corkscrews, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, mounting hardware, and magnets
Lot of 3 Gerber Mini Suspension TSA Confiscated Mini Multi Tool B7, Lot Of 10 small Pocket tool Knife/File/ Scissors Stamped Carolina Confiscated, Lot Of 30 Stainless TSA Confiscated Corkscrews Lot 532
2018
Confiscated knives and corkscrews, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, mounting hardware, and magnets
74"x48"x1 ½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Confiscated knives and corkscrews, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, mounting hardware, and magnets
Lot of 3 Gerber Mini Suspension TSA Confiscated Mini Multi Tool B7, Lot Of 10 small Pocket tool Knife/File/ Scissors Stamped Carolina Confiscated, Lot Of 30 Stainless TSA Confiscated Corkscrews Lot 532
2018
Confiscated knives and corkscrews, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, mounting hardware, and magnets
74"x48"x1 ½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Confiscated knives, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, and magnets
6 Black & RED Las Vegas Promo Multi Pocket Survival Knife KeyRing TSA and 10 ASSORTED KNIVES FISHING AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 629H
2018
Confiscated knives, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, and magnets
48"x24"x1 ½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Confiscated knives, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, and magnets
6 Black & RED Las Vegas Promo Multi Pocket Survival Knife KeyRing TSA and 10 ASSORTED KNIVES FISHING AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 629H
2018
Confiscated knives, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, and magnets
48"x24"x1 ½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Confiscated scissors, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, and magnets
20 PAIRS OF SCISSORS AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 619E and 15 NAIL ART SCISSORS AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 711D
2018
Confiscated scissors, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, and magnets
36"x48"x1 ½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Confiscated scissors, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, and magnets
20 PAIRS OF SCISSORS AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 619E and 15 NAIL ART SCISSORS AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 711D
2018
Confiscated scissors, wood, epoxy putty, microfiber, and magnets
36"x48"x1 ½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays TSA confiscated corkscrews, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
12 UNIQUE CORKSCREWS WINE OPENERS/AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 702S
2017
TSA confiscated corkscrews, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
24"x22"x1 ¾"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays TSA confiscated corkscrews, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
12 UNIQUE CORKSCREWS WINE OPENERS/AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 702S
2017
TSA confiscated corkscrews, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
24"x22"x1 ¾"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Scissors, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
NTSA Lot of 4 Assorted Fly Tying Items Hemostat, Folding Scissors & Scissors
2016
Scissors, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
8"x6¾"x½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Scissors, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
NTSA Lot of 4 Assorted Fly Tying Items Hemostat, Folding Scissors & Scissors
2016
Scissors, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
8"x6¾"x½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Scissors, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
(Lot of 4) Scissors, Many Uses: Cuticle, Embroidery, Sewing, Trim Hair, etc (017)
2016
Scissors, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
6¾"x7"x½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays Scissors, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
(Lot of 4) Scissors, Many Uses: Cuticle, Embroidery, Sewing, Trim (detail)
2016
Scissors, wood, nylon microfiber, epoxy putty, and hardware
6¾"x7"x½"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays ABS plastic mannequin, confiscated knives, epoxy putty, hardware, microfiber, MDF, paint
5 CABELA’S MULTI TOOLS AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 1209E,
2017
ABS plastic mannequin, confiscated knives, epoxy putty, hardware, microfiber, MDF, paint
black form: 36"x10"x14" including pedestal 73"x14"x14"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays ABS plastic mannequin, confiscated knives, epoxy putty, hardware, microfiber, MDF, paint
5 CABELA’S MULTI TOOLS AIRPORT CONFISCATION LOT 1209E
2017
ABS plastic mannequin, confiscated knives, epoxy putty, hardware, microfiber, MDF, paint
black form: 36"x10"x14" including pedestal 73"x14"x14"

jesse robinson Confiscation Displays ABS plastic mannequin, confiscated knives, epoxy putty, hardware, microfiber, MDF, metal display legs, paint
6 Black & RED Las Vegas Promo Multi Pocket Survival Knife KeyRing TSA
2017
ABS plastic mannequin, confiscated knives, epoxy putty, hardware, microfiber, MDF, metal display legs, paint
black form: 17"x 21"x21", including pedestal 59"x 16"x 24"