Shell
Building 15
2022
Looping Animated Projection
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Once a hospital for female inmates at the Darlinghurst Gaol, Building 15 at the National Art School now houses printmaking studios and administrative offices. Though information is scarce, many babies were born to female inmates over its 15-year history. This projection serves as a lament for the suffering endured by the women and their children. Framed within the vulva form often seen in depictions of the Virgin Mary, a kaleidoscope of seashells evokes bodily shapes and fleshy tones, reminiscent of Renaissance paintings. The work offers a somber yet beautiful meditation on this forgotten history.
Grotto
2022
Looping Digital Render
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Bound with mystique and feminine power, these kaleidoscopic animations are both captivating and unsettling. Derived from photographs of seashells and mollusks, the final visuals bear little resemblance to their original forms. Instead, they transform into mesmerizing, otherworldly patterns, inviting viewers into a space that feels both organic and surreal.