Artist:
Ray Besserdin
A personal symbolic statement.This work is based on the conspicuous decline of our Christmas Beetles, exemplifying all insects worldwide. In the web of life, beetles are both important as plant pollinators and agents of the nutrient cycle at root level. Their curl grubs and wriggling pupae were once common in most backyards but are increasingly rare to find. For that reason, I omitted the pupal phase to bring attention to an obvious interruption somewhere in their life cycle. While we can speculate on what threatens their existence, insects are very resilient, so provided we are mindful of our environmental interactions, in particular overuse of chemical controls, a pinned museum specimen may not be the only way future generations are introduced to these beautiful creatures. The triangular frame signifies a pivotal or balance point, and the algebraic symbol delta, meaning change.Sculptured 30gsm handmade Japanese Kozo paper, Mulberry Tengushu with Hahnemuhle NOT and Arches hot pressed cotton sheet-formed papers to create the armatures. Archival ink tinting. Unique trianglar Tasmanian Hardwood frame with lime washed satin varnish under acrylic glazing. Winner: Mention Honorifique for Sculpture, Mondial Art Academia, Professional Artists Concours, France 2020Finalist: Gallerium Art Prize, " EXTINCTION” - Save the Planet, 2022
Other Works by Ray Besserdin
Acknowledgment of traditional owners.
We would like to pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our building stands, their leaders, past, present and emerging.