How To Make A Million, 2013
Edwina Corlette Gallery, Brisbane
9 – 27 July 2013
In How to Make a Million, I play with the history of cultural exchange between European and Asian decorative arts.
During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, European decorative arts were strongly influenced by Orientalism and often borrowed techniques and ideas from Asia and the Middle East. In my practice, I reverse this relationship by looking towards European ceramics and well-known Western artworks for inspiration.
The exhibition presents an imagined 12-step money-making program, with each step represented by a sculpture inspired by famous works of art. I invite viewers to look closely at each piece, discover its details and uncover the clues hidden within.
Big Dreams 2013 porcelain H38 x W16 x D16 cm
Goals 2013 porcelain H35 x W15 x D15 cm
Focus 2013 porcelain H34 x W18 x D18 cm
A Business Mind 2013 porcelain H40 x W12 x D12 cm
Net Working 2013 porcelain H30 x W14 x D14 cm
Peer Review 2013 porcelain H30 x W18 x D18 cm
On Top of Everything 2013 porcelain H39 x W14 x D14 cm
Know Your Industry 2013 porcelain H39 x W14 x D14 cm
Be Yourself 2013 porcelain H39 x W14 x D14 cm
Passion 2013 porcelain H39 x W14 x D14 cm
Be Different 2013 porcelain H43 x W15 x D15 cm
Marry A Millionaire! 2013 porcelain H39 x W14 x D14 cm