In the Grip of Caffeine
© Susan Dorothea White
In the Grip of Caffeine 2019assemblage: carved Gosford sandstone, cement platter, coffee beans
42 x 44 x 44 cm (33 kg)
Collection of the artist
Artist's Statement:
In the Grip of Caffeine is inspired by the barista’s rosetta on a cup of coffee. The rosetta pattern is transformed into a 3-dimensional carving. The grain and colours in the sandstone mimic the texture of milky foam. The swirls morph into hands that grip a face with a look of anticipation at the thought of enjoying a cup of coffee.