As an artist living and working on Kaurna Land, my creations are deeply influenced by my urban and rural surroundings. The Amorphous Beings, a collection of five whimsical sculptures, are not just physical entities but a representation of the delicate balance between the artificial and the organic in our natural world. These beings, born from meticulously re-recycled materials and offcuts from previous installations, reflect my urban and rural influences.
Curiosity is at the core of my artistic exploration. I don't approach my work with a preconceived idea or outcome in mind. Instead, I engage in a playful and investigative tussle with the materials at hand, manipulating them to articulate and conceptualise my ideas. One winter day, while walking along Goolwa Beach, I stumbled upon a seagrass form that captivated me in every possible way. This discovery led me to apply for the 2025 Heysen Sculpture Biennial, where I embarked on a journey of struggle and surprise. This initial starting point allowed for the exploration of construction and process, engaging with the organic and transient nature of both the seagrass as form and debris, and as a reflection of our own transience. My whole process of making deepened my understanding of how the seagrass, much like the debris of our contemporary lives, cemented itself as a powerful entry point into my work.
The size of these sculptures and their fantastical form relate to my own body through the physicality of their construction. I lose myself in the process, all the while searching to embed a certain playfulness and humour deep within the work. Amorphous Beings are each unique, theatrically staged characters, balanced but precarious, animated but appearing paused with anticipation. The sculptures are both the spectacle and the spectators, inviting you to join in their anticipation.
