PHASE 1

a blessing to the atmosphere, a gift to the ocean

23 March 2023

Queensland University of Technology

a blessing to the atmosphere, a gift to the ocean, is an installation where two pieces of black tarp sit outside on grass. The larger piece has been embossed with a hidden Riḡorabana symbol called Galelu, meaning crab which signifies happiness. Covered with ice, it is accompanied by a small pile of salt. It awaits in the natural envionment for intervention.

Video Documentation ︎︎︎

Tarpaulin, ice, salt, dimensions vary, 5:34 minutes, photo credit: Isabella Wright

PHASE 2

a blessing to the atmosphere, a gift to the ocean

Frank Moran Gallery

The two pieces of plastic are then stretched onto frames and presented in a gallery space. This change of location and orientation of the piece changes its function from an intervention into the natural environment into an institutionalised art object.

Strecthed tarpaulin, salt, condensation, 180cm x 180cm, 75cm x 75cm

PHASE 3

sediment of body and sea

19 May 2023

Queensland University of Technology

sediment of body and sea is a performance where a stretched tarp hovers off the ground next to a small pile of salt. A soundscape emanates from speakers positioned under the surface of the tarp, vibrating the salt on the surface creating abstract patterns.