BEAUTY IN THE BREAKDOWN 2
$450
This car would have once represented a much loved, hard-earned shiny status symbol, coveted by many. She may have had many lives before she came to be abandoned, rendered useless and reduced to desert litter – parts of her scattered amongst the spinifex. Whilst far from carrying out the purpose for which she was intended, she has evolved into a sculptural art installation – something other than a disused mode of transport. She’s now a head-turner photographed by thousands, aesthetically changing as she ages therein becoming more interesting. If the viewer chooses to see her this way, there is indeed beauty in the breakdown.
Oil on board
148 x 135cm
Artist Statement: Self-taught artist Natasha Lavai Perkins has lived in Alice Springs for ten years. She spends almost all of her spare time experimenting with a variety of mediums, styles and subjects. Born and raised on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Natasha Lavai enjoys the unique landscape of Central Australia finds much of her artistic inspiration travelling to and from remote communities for work.
Contact Tactile Arts on 08 8981 6616 or admin@tactilearts.org.au to purchase.
