Installation part of my MFA assessment



In Memoriam 2 @ Gossard Space

This installation of single use cardboard packaging used to transport art stretchers is painting with mistints from Bunnings
The idea of this project is to use the overlooked. Many items  has been regarded as not worthy by Western society. The sad truth is that yet we produce more, when we already have plenty to use and choose from.

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