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Wailing Walls, 2009, Lifted studio floor, 200 x 300 x 0.1 cm
Buried, 2009, Lifted studio floor, 22 x 183 x 0.1 cm
Unseen, 2008, Lifted studio wall, 22 x 183 x 0.1 cm
'We don't do body counts', 2008, Lifted studio floor, 132 x 40 x 2cm
Axis of Eight, 2007, Lifted Lichens and wall, 10cm x 80cm x 0.1cm
Axis of Eight is made from eight Lichens lifted from the surface of a wall. Lichens are one of the few living
organisms that are resistant to nuclear radiation. The Lichens in this piece bear a strange resemblance to
mushroom clouds, each one represents one of the eight confirmed nuclear powers. Axis of Eight appears like
something found post-atomic explosion, a torn and mutated fragment of lives and histories. Lichens have evolved
mechanisms to avoid toxins in the environment by forming unique metal compounds. By understanding how
Lichens do this scientists may be able to develop novel technologies to help clean up the environment. The title
refers to George Bush's ' Axis of Evil' speech.
Axis of Eight is made from eight Lichens lifted from the surface of a wall. Lichens are one of the few living
organisms that are resistant to nuclear radiation. The Lichens in this piece bear a strange resemblance to
mushroom clouds, each one represents one of the eight confirmed nuclear powers. Axis of Eight appears like
something found post-atomic explosion, a torn and mutated fragment of lives and histories. Lichens have evolved
mechanisms to avoid toxins in the environment by forming unique metal compounds. By understanding how
Lichens do this scientists may be able to develop novel technologies to help clean up the environment. The title
refers to George Bush's ' Axis of Evil' speech.
