Art Forum: Penny Byrne

Penny Byrne: Leaking like a SIEV (detail) 2008.
Penny Byrne: Leaking like a SIEV (detail) 2008.

Art & Confrontation

Penny Byrne meticulously constructs manipulated figurines from damaged and antiquidated ceramic objects into artworks that fiercely wield a political message. The use of fragile ceramics contradicts the political issues evident in her work. Byrne’s satirical viewpoint confronts a number of contemporary political issues that presents an ongoing inquiry into popular culture and international politics.

Image: Leaking like a SIEV (detail) 2008. Vintage wooden model boat, vintage ceramic and porcelain figurines, plastic police, vintage Action Man life vests, epoxy putty, epoxy resin, re touching medium, powder pigments. 50 x 90 x 30cm

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Art Forum: Penny Byrne

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