24/06/2019
“Stolen Innocence”
Terracotta clay, glaze, imitation flowers
Geelong, June 2015
“Stolen Innocence”, while initially presenting a sweet impression with the delicately placed flowers; this piece represents something much more disturbing. The stolen innocence of children is a major issue in our society that for many is merely a brief flutter of thought. The flowers bursting from the centre crack symbolize the forceful nature in which the innocence of children is taken. The poignancy of this issue is reflected in the mottled gold tones that are dulled by darker areas, as the brilliance of hurt individuals is blurred in their sufferings of the past. The jagged marks in the clay work on either side also represent the psychological scars left behind.
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