Jeremy Bert (Seattle, WA)
Reassembled neon signage
Dimensions variable

“The greedy voices of consumerism compete and demand our ‘unmarked bills’ – our undefined identity. There is really nothing in return. As a contemporary sculptor, I recycle to reclaim and reuse the resources I have been given. I feel satisfied and responsible not to ‘shit in the living room’ of our natural world.”

- Jeremy Bert

Ransom Note is a message assembled, ransom note style, from found letters collected from abandoned signage, and is a reminder of Seattle’s dwindling tradition of eclectic neon landmarks. Jeremy Bert, originally from Billings, Montana is a licensed sign electrician, certified welder, and crane operator in Seattle, specializing in installation of electric signs and large-scale lighting.