Description
This work explores the delicate interplay between balance and form within the ethereal realms of existence. In many Aboriginal cultures, the stone-curlew’s call is a harbinger of death, its wail echoing through the night. The unearthly calls considered a warning of impending death or disaster. Though still abundant in Queensland, it is endangered in New South Wales, with fewer than 1,000 breeding pairs remaining. Like many other species, the stone-curlew stands at the thresholds of life and death.
Materials Timber and steel
Editions 1 of 10 (per size)
Measurements (mm)
Small H 160 W 100 L 50
Large H 300 W 200 L 200
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About the Artist
Philip Darnton, an emerging artist, navigates the intersection of art and architecture, drawing from the diversity of both disciplines. As a recent graduate of the Masters in Architecture program at the Abedian School of Architecture, Bond University, his artistic practice unfolds as an exploration of the fusion between these two realms of creative expression. Architecture often serves as the physical manifestation of framework. Light and space form the foundational elements of his practice, intricately woven with carefully chosen materials and processes, where each constituent part contributes to a larger narrative. Beyond the confines of conventional artistic boundaries, the work extends into the realm of large-scale installations, responding to site-specific nuances and contextual intricacies. His artistic repertoire reflects a meticulous balance between the conceptual and the tangible, inviting viewers into a world where every detail plays a vital role in the broader artistic narrative.
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