CONTAIN YOURSELF (LARGE)
$1,600
This work was created for an exhibition titled ‘A literal translation’, in which the artist explored some of the peculiarities of our English language, known as idioms.
Creative by nature, we have invented often-bizarre sayings to provide comfort or to make sense of situations or complicated emotions. Their obscure meanings, seemingly understood by the masses, are often lost on children and those learning English. Del Nido explored these often-nonsensical plays on words to create a series of thought provoking and light-hearted works. This piece “Contain Yourself” hints at a literal solution of neatly folding up to mimic a conventional and recognisable box, and by doing so successfully containing oneself.
Powder-coated aluminium
40 x 50 x 49cm
Artist Statement: Joanna grew up in Darwin, where she developed a strong passion for both nature and colour. She completed her studies interstate (Bachelor of Design (RMIT)) and an Associate Degree of Visual Arts (ACSA)) and has since returned to the NT to pursue her art career.
Joanna has held a number of solo exhibitions and participated in various group shows across Australia. She has been commissioned to create several public artworks, including one at MAGNT and one for the City of Palmerston. She enjoys experimenting with both contemporary and more traditional materials and processes. These include paper, Perspex, aluminium sheet and wood panels and the use of laser cutting and powder-coating.
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