EXCAVATIONS
This series of assembled wall sculptures explores the idea of an archeology of the future - a future in which technology when viewed in a historical context, is seen as a ritualised object used for unknown and mystical reasons.
BLADERUNNER wood, shell, red pigeon feathers, bee corpse, mac adaptor, polymers, acrylic glass, 250x500mm
In the fantastical worlds of the future most animal species are endangered or extinct so owning an animal is a sign of status and empathy. The blade runner is one who runs on their feathers as the lower part of their legs are missing. The apple adaptor was seen as being the bionics that allowed for these creatures to fly.
AMPHISBAENA horn, shell, peruvian flower water, datura flower, pigments, polymers, acrylic glass, 250x500mm
The Amphisbaena is a serpent in classical mythology that has a head at each end and is capable of moving in either direction. It was considered if one utilised this panel as backdrop when taking a selfie one could impart the power of the perfume god and would communicate to ones followers the idea of being non-binary.
AEGIS shell, lalique crystal, gold plated bronze, wood, acrylic paint, acrylic glass 290x380mm
Using yellow pointed wooden 'pins' that were said to lure people to venture on green fields for days losing all sense of time and place, the Aegis was a protective shield incorporating a crystal snake - a symbol of the fragility of the creative life force, and a pheasant feather a symbol of the power of sexuality and ego.
INCENSUS wood, natural pearls, shell, incense, mirror, resin, fluorescent acrylic glass, 250x500mm
Real pearls will not burn in fire, but it was claimed that obsessive contemplation of ones reflection would cause the melting away of the aged layer of ones face, revealing a pearly juvenile appearance. The Latin word Incensus actually means to set on fire, to be ardent, passionate (whereas 'Incense' is aromatic, biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burned).
