Claustrophobia
set in concrete
1987
cast cement relief print
27.0 x 20 cm (image), 38.0 x 25.0 cm (sheet)
Unique Promised gift to the National Gallery of Australia
Artist's Statement:
I have used the theme of a crouching figure in my artwork since my artist son Paul became trapped in a psychotic episode. In this relief carving, he is at his lowest ebb, about to spring up in recovery with hands pushing outwards and head tilted up.