ABOUT THE WORK
Material: Paper,Cardboard,Metal
Hairy Nosed Wombat part of a collection of works representing the animal symbols of different Australian States and Territories this... Read More
Hairy Nosed Wombat part of a collection of works representing the animal symbols of different Australian States and Territories this piece representing the state of South Australia. It
explores the notion defining boundaries restrictions and confinement within
cities states and countries and longing for re-connection with family and
friends.Created with a combination of paper- mache on a metal frame overlaid with a mosaic of colored card and paper collage to finish the work,The technique is used a an expression of cultural identity and the
multicultural diversity of the continent and the modern global world. Yet it became a means of exploring the ripple
effect of the pandemic as boarders with nations or states within
Australia affecting us all the packaging patterns and products used in the creation of the collage .a symbol of this and of longing for reunion and connection to people between states and more broadly between countries. Using animal, emblems of each
state and incorporating these elements into the work to represent and reflect
on the divisions and diversity of the states through the colors textures and
patterns. How these animals and
birds have different spiritual significance to indigenous Australians
