A blend of Acrylic, chalk and ink on stretched canvas.
The piece started with a chalk sketch and concept, which was painted over in a number of textural layers. Mixing both paint and ink together.
The layers add to the shape the marks the paint makes on the canvas and how the medium responds to the surface. Various implements were used to add the marks and mix the paint on the canvas, cardboard, wood, spoons and sponges.
It was a response to the issues raised over the last few years including the treatment of women, the environment and integrity in politics.
It is easy to be partisan about these issues but all of them are present in both state and federal politics.
Great statement piece and conversation starter or way to kick it along if there's a lull.