Selected for the National Still Life Award 2021

My work, installtion 'Still Waters' has been selected for the National Still Life Award. A grouping of sculptural objects that evokes a constructed river, where birds, bowls containing water, symbolic effigies of oyster shells and a boat are embedded with ceramic shards and shells. Representing historical emblems of the river, they encapulate a timeless past. Presented as iconic forms, the works speaks of the ecological significance of the river and the need to preserve its precious resources. This is a river where life is held still. Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, 14th August – 23rd of October, 2021

ARTIST STATEMENT :

"This grouping of sculptural objects evokes a constructed river, where birds, bowls containing water, symbolic effigies of oyster shells and a boat are embedded with ceramic shards and shells.

Representing historical emblems of the river, they encapsulate a timelesss past. Presented as iconic forms, the work speaks of the ecological significance of the river and the need to preserve its precious resources. This is a river where life is held still."

'Still waters', Cement, foam, embedded ceramic shards and shells, timber, ceramic, sand, water, installtion, 75 x 150 x 120 cm, 2021