by beatrice o’shaughnessy
Mixed media sculpture: polyboard, balsa wood, aluminium foil, paper, fabrics, wire, leather, polymer clay, acrylic paints, watercolour paints, LED lights, embroidery thread, wallpapers.
h: 90 w: 55 d: 55 (cms).
A 3D ‘book’ of stories of everyday lives, Four Storeys displays characters and environments. Using freeze frames, it portrays the uniqueness of mundanity, asking the viewer to fill in the gaps. Rebecca’s mum grounded her, ruining her life. She’s had to cancel a date, so boyfriend Murray climbs a tree outside her window. He may have to disappear if Rebecca’s mum checks up on her. Meryl’s story is fundamentally undramatic. Junk mail piles up, cats multiply, knitting lengthens. Her photos are reminders of past vibrant times. Meryl is obsessed by cats, but each receives equal love. Jenny and Mark are moving because the kids need more space. It’s a tiring and emotional process. Boxing belongings, they reminisce. Part of them will remain here, even if it’s under a new coat of paint. Reclusive Colin is throwing a party. He’s nervous but trying to put himself out there. Waiting for guests to arrive, Colin thinks a drink will loosen himself and others up. The night spirals into joyful chaos.
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