This small 5x10x6cm cityscape wall sculpture is called Miniature City 1: Full Moon. It is the first in my Miniature City series, which I will limit to 12 in total.
I mounted this wall sculpture on a dark wooden block so that it is freestanding. It comprises several cylindrical pieces of metal, including headless screws, as ‘buildings’, on a grey tile background. A silver-coloured circle with a hole (formerly a pin or earring) is the ‘full moon’ shining down All these bits and bobs I found on the streets of Melbourne during my daily walks.
What inspires me
I am a found object assemblage artist and jewellery designer, creating wall sculptures, 3D sculptures and brooches. I limit my ‘raw materials’ to the metal, wood, tiles and plastic that I gather from streets and skips.
Many of my works are inspired by the Melbourne skyline, especially at sunrise and sunset. Often I try to incorporate ‘natural features’ – a bent nail that suggests a meandering river, rusted sheet metal that transforms into a cloud, or a broken tile that becomes a mountain.
My more abstract works are stimulated by the found objects themselves, which I often place in juxtaposition. At other times, I emphasise their rusted, scratched or variegated surfaces.
Strong interest in sustainability
My art is inspired by a strong interest in sustainability through repurposing and upcycling. My hope is that this artwork makes you smile and, at the same time, reminds you of the 5Rs to help our planet: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.
