works on paper - free machine embroidery
coal is over series no.3 - mining of course we'll keep mining...
size: 71cm (h) x 51cm (w) Free machine embroidery on poster. artist statement In its recent free trade agreement with the UK (2021), the Australian government lobbied to remove all references to climate change. In response to questions about this the Australian prime minister replied that trade agreements were about trade and climate agreements were about climate. He went on to state that of course we would keep on mining. coal is over series no.4 - code red climate emergency...
size: 71cm (h) x 51cm (w) Free machine embroidery on poster. artist statement In September 2021, the united nations secretary general issued a code red for humanity in response to the IPCC climate change report. Prior to COP26. |
coal is over series no.1 - don't be afraid it won't hurt you... size: 71cm (h) x 51cm (w) Free machine embroidery on poster. artist statement Climate change is real. And we need to have a plan to move away from fossil fuel. Before becoming prime minister our current leader came into parliament with a lump of coal. This work is stitched with comments he made that day. coal is over series no.2 - kids should be in school... size: 71cm (h) x 51cm (w) Free machine embroidery on poster. artist statement The recent student climate change strikes were inspirational and instilled in me a sense of faith and hope in a future where together people can make change. And then I heard the political rhetoric and dismissive commentary from our country's leaders. This work is stitched with comments made by our country's prime minister. 2019 maunsell wickes gallery, paddington NSW (1-2)
2021 art@work exhibition, central coast NSW (1-4) 2023 tamworth regional gallery, tamworth NSW (1-4) original poster design by Deborah Kelly. poster used with permission |