These Four Walls portrays a small domestic entity. One that is loving, protective, confining and all consuming. It represents a place of belonging, a place where everyday domestic rituals offer the potential for creative explorations and playfulness.
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Floating Goose Studios 2018
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Unit (detail)
83 x 71cm
oil on linen
2015- 2017 ( A family portrait-My sons hands were added in 2017 after he was born)
Photo credit: Emma Luker
* Unit- Finalist in the Prospect Portrait Prize*
Un-Pegged install with Oddities Series
Unpegged: 60 x 76cm
oil on board, reclaimed Oregon,dowel, Pine, Blackwood, Acrylic paint
2018
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
* Un-pegged- Finalist in the Advertiser Contemporary Art Award*
Entrance Install 1
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Entrance Install 2 with After Willow, peg rail and wooden books
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
After Willow Install with peg rail and painted wooden books
Painting: 50 x 40 cm, Oil on linen, 2017
Peg rail/ books: reclaimed Oregon, dowel, Pine, Acrylic paint, Install size variable
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Unit
83 x 71cm
oil on linen
2015- 2017 ( A family portrait-My sons hands were added in 2017 after he was born)
Photo credit: Emma Luker
* Unit- Finalist in the Prospect Portrait Prize*
Install 3
Mother, Tent, Shelter, 122 x 107cm, oil on canvas, 2017-18
Shady Place, 25 x 35cm, oil on board, 2017
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Mother, Tent, Shelter ( Detail 1)
122 x 107cm
oil on canvas,
2017-18
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Mother, Tent, Shelter ( Detail 3)
122 x 107cm
oil on canvas,
2017-18
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Mother, Tent, Shelter ( Detail 2)
122 x 107cm
oil on canvas,
2017-18
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Shady Place
25 x 35cm
oil on board
2017
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Shady Place
25 x 35cm
oil on board
2017
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Install 4 Two Peas and Un-pegged
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Un-Pegged install with Oddities Series
Unpegged: 60 x 76cm
oil on board, reclaimed Oregon,dowel, Pine, Blackwood, Acrylic paint
2018
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
* Un-pegged- Finalist in the Advertiser Contemporary Art Award*
Oddities- Tropical Bunch
42 x 18cm
oil on board
2018
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Oddities- Tropical Bunch
42 x 18cm
oil on board
2018
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Oddities- Tropical Bunch
42 x 18cm
oil on board
2018
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Oddities- Tropical Bunch
42 x 18cm
oil on board
2018
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
Space Within 1
108 CM X 95 CM
Oil on linen
2024
Space Within 1
108 CM X 95 CM
Oil on linen
2025
Space Within 1
108 CM X 95 CM
Oil on linen
2026
Install 5 These Four Walls Catalogue
Photo Credit: Emma Luker
