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Embracing pleasure, kink and the perversion of mass-produced products, Garner’s work imagines ways to restructure environments, everyday devices and conceptualizations of self. For much of her career, Garner has embedded her work in the world, often realizing projects outside the confines of galleries or museums, continually challenging what is strictly defined as art. 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These works, which were made as prototypes and photographed for the publication, include the Reactiononometer, a portable wristband that instantly measures social success; the Digital Diet Loafers, which display the wearer's weight with every step; and other items promising financial solvency (the controlled cash flow Autowallet) or mess-free companionship (the Pet-a-Vision TV console).\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBetter Living Catalog\u003c\/i\u003e was a pop hit when it was published, earning Garner spots on nighttime TV talk shows and attention from magazines such as \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. The works still resonate today, finding their analogue in many consumer products and--in the case of the High Heel Skates--even appearing unattributed in the runway collection of a major fashion brand. 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