In its inaugural year TRAILS finalists included artists from Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. The works reflected a range of media, techniques and experience, providing viewers with a broad spectrum from which to cast their People's Choice vote.
In Wired round, armature wire is used for its supple flexibility, allowing it to twist loosely woven forms. The work reflects cage-like baskets or vessels using warped links informally held together and purposely uneven. Whether these constructions are symbolic of craft from ancient times or contemporary, they distil an idea of purpose and a reflection of their environment.
Exhibited at Portland Disposals, 2021
Held on the lands of the Gunditjmara people, we wish to acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.