crowcriesUNCERTAIN JOURNEYS
Today was bump in for my exhibition “Uncertain Journeys”.
The image of the boat has been a recurring theme in my painting for three years. Imagining the claustrophobic hull – the hell of uncertainty. The forced migration of people is a defining aspect of the times and the “illegal” journey to Australia by boat is now part of our modern mythology.
I worked night shift with a young man who made such a journey in 2001. Although only 8 years old at the time, he vividly described three nights jammed in with asylum seekers from a variety of countries, sharing the same goal and the same fear in the wilderness of hours huddled together clutching make shift weapons. They had little idea where they were headed, but anywhere was better than the danger and persecution they faced at home.
We have been bombarded with images and discussion in the media regarding the plight of refuges seeking asylum. This reflects upon our collective character as a nation, and resides in our hearts and minds, either to solidify prejudice or to create a powerful sense of injustice.
These pictures have grown out of this turbulence, my perspective – sensitive to the issues, and reflective about the discussion and consequences of government policy.
2. “Night Wishes” 2014 70.5 x 50.5 cm Oil and enamel on board
3. DETERANCE NOT PROTECTION 2015 27 X 33 CM Enamel and graphite on paper
4. “A CERTAIN MARITIME INCIDENT” 2016 120 x 98.5 cm Acrylic on Linen
5. “ON THE HULL” 2015 25 x 34 cm Gouache on paper
6. “RISK THE SEAS” 2015 39 x 49 cm Oil on board
7. “HOPE PEOPLE NOT BOAT PEOPLE” 2015 24 x 29 cm Gouache on paper
8. “SIEV 221 OFF CHRISTMAS ISLAND” (each 46 x 60 cm) oil on board
9. “RAFT ADRIFT No.1” 2015 36 X 24 CM Gouache on paper
10. “LIVES IN LIMBO” 2015 78 x 37 cm Gouache and enamel on paper
11. “RALLY FOR REFUGEES No.1” 45.5 x 60 cm Enamel on board
12. “RALLY FOR REFUGEES No.2” 2015 40 x 50 cm Acrylic on board
13. “THE BURNING OF SIEV 36” 2016 36 x 47 cm Oil on paper
14. “THE DROWNED” 2016 76 x 48 cm Gouache and enamel on paper
15. “BEHIND THE WIRE” 2014 57.5 x 74 cm Enamel on board
16. “TRANSFEREES” 2014 52 X 47 CM Enamel on paper
17. “VOYAGE No.1” 2014 98 x 138 cm Acrylic on board
18. “VOYAGE No.2” 2015 39 x 62 cm Gouache and enamel on paper
19. “WE HIDE OUR SHAME IN THE WITHHELD NAMES” 2014 48 X 63 cm Enamel on paper
20. “THE SURVIVORS” 2015 52 X 64 CM Gouache on paper
21. “IN THE HULL” 2015 46.5 X 48 CM Gouache on board
22. “AGAINST THE WAVES ” 2015 45 x 29 cm Gouache on paper
23. “THERE IS NO QUEUE WHEN YOU RUN FOR YOUR LIFE” 2015 64 x 50 cm Ink, pastel and gouache on paper
24. “MEMORY OF THE GUN” 2015 38 x 31 cm Gouache and ink on paper
25. “NATIONAL INTEREST” 2016 78 x 38 cm Gouache and enamel on paper
26. “UNCERTAIN JOURNEYS” 2014 79.5 x 54 cm Gouache and enamel on board
27. “DETENTION” 2014 50 x 63 cm Enamel on board
28. “YOU WON’T BE SETTLED IN AUSTRALIA” 2014 78 x 52 cm Gouache and enamel on paper
29. “RAFT ADRIFT No.2” 2016 37 X 48 CM Gouache on paper
30. “ON THE WIRE” 2015 61 x 46 cm enamel on board
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