Tyred (2020)
Plaster, Hessian, Dye, Acrylic, timber, steel, aluminium [180 x 90 x 90cm] & [100 x 50 x 50cm] & [80 x 35 x 30cm]
My first ever arts week at Oxford was so exciting, the ability to use any space in the college I wanted, the opportunity to apply for a budget I could have only dreamt of was incredible. I thought that I would make a statement so I applied to use the main quod (Tom) to host three yonic looking sculptures.
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Initially this was commentary on the history of patriarchy within the college. However, as proceedings with the now-disgraced dean were unfolding my work was able to play a humorous role in mocking him.
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Tyred was initially literally inspired by tractor tyres but due to technical limitations I was destined to create these forms freely with chicken wire, timber, plaster and hessian. This work however, left me wanting more and I aim to continue this series, to a better effect going forward.
