This year TRAILS finalists included artists from across Australia. 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.
Facing You is made of materials collected on walks along favourite local beaches. Washed-up fishing floats are transformed into expressive double-faced heads full of character. Linking these heads is a painted ‘thought and dream’ pole rich with markings relating to figurative characters and their marine environment.
Exhibited at Men's Gear and Beer, 2024
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.