Made in Australia

 But why should I be original? Why can’t I be non-original? - Andy Warhol, 1963 Pop was one of the defining art movements of the 20th century. Pop elevated popular culture to the level of fine art. Simple bright coloured bold images derived from mass entertainment and consumerism entered the art galleries and museums. These institutions had previously only worshipped at the altar of high art. For many this new art was a shocking betrayal of high cultural values, for others it was a liberating encounter with the world that people actually lived in. Made in Australia is a series of multi-plate lino prints created in a post pop style. International Pop, Modernism, local cultural, conspiracy theories, politcal and environmental references are juxtaposed in a colourful and irreverent way. This series of prints both hopes to add to the confusion and be a part of the conversation about what is quintessentially Australian. In reality it is just a collection images based on ideas I thought were interesting at the time. I have also tried to borrow images and be non-original.

Details: Limited edition multi-plate relief print EDITION LENGTH: 100 MEDIUM: lino print on Stonehenge rag paper, 250gsm, IMAGE SIZE: 300 x 300 mm, PAPER SIZE: 560 x 760 mm