Claustrophobia
1987
carved New Guinea mahogany
26.7 x 20.3 x 2.4 cm
Collection of the artist
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.