Copper, vitreous enamel (cloisonné), spray paint and wood.
Cake: 40 x 65 x 65cm
Installation: 70 x 100 x 70cm
2016-2019
This trilogy of copper and enamel Victoria Sponge cakes serves as a dialogue between past and present, layered with social commentary like the buttercream that bursts from their seams.
'Thanatophobia' nods to the Arts and Crafts movement, that romantic backlash against rampant industrialization. Rendered in traditional cloisonné technique, its design alludes to William Morris's intricate patterns - a testament to my deep respect for traditional art forms fighting against the machine. The graffitied words 'One step back' remind us of the pitfalls of unchecked progression, even when guided by the noblest intentions.
Copper, vitreous enamel (cloisonné), spray paint and wood.
Cake: 40 x 65 x 65cm
Installation: 70 x 100 x 70cm
2016-2019
This trilogy of copper and enamel Victoria Sponge cakes serves as a dialogue between past and present, layered with social commentary like the buttercream that bursts from their seams.
'Thanatophobia' nods to the Arts and Crafts movement, that romantic backlash against rampant industrialization. Rendered in traditional cloisonné technique, its design alludes to William Morris's intricate patterns - a testament to my deep respect for traditional art forms fighting against the machine. The graffitied words 'One step back' remind us of the pitfalls of unchecked progression, even when guided by the noblest intentions.
