monument from the tomb of the sacred band of thebes, c.330 BCE, chaeronea, greece

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monument from the tomb of the sacred band of thebes, c.330 BCE, chaeronea, greeceTaking aesthetic inspiration from the broken and degraded classical greek and Roman statues, "monument" foregrounds queer stories that are all to often backgrounded in public institutions and museums. It also aims at democratising public art by inviting viewers to connect with it via touch, fostering longer, more meaningful interactions between the public and artwork that is usually presented with a barrier.

The organic edges and tactile quality reflect the careful

the artworks encourage contemplation on how technology influences our perception of ourselves and the world around us

The surface appears in motion

Rather than real forms however

The middle layer consists of handmade recycled paper

debris of the home

its composition resembles scene sets

Fragmented

The face-like form emerges through swirling

The work is feral in its approach

through a dreamlike conjuring of this modern reverie

I draw links between abstraction and the weaponisation of landscape through the invention of aerial imaging for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes

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