SHORE – Sydney Church of England Grammar School
Gamaragal Country
The Dying Art of The Hand Shaper
Collection of Works
Photograph, video, surfboards
My body of work is an investigation into the intricate dynamic between technological advancement and the inevitable erosion of artisanal expertise. Large-scale monochromatic photographs, coupled with a photographic storybook and short film, examine the practice of a seasoned surfboard handshaper to represent how the vibrancy of authentic expression is fading. Paradoxically, my surfboards are made of fibreglass, so the dying craft of an artisan is illustrated on a material that does not decompose. My intention is to encourage audiences to reflect upon the consequences of the relentless pursuit for technological advancement, and to cherish expressions of individualism that define humanity.
My artmaking practice has been influenced by the study and interpretation of the following artists: Vernon Ah Kee, Michael Dweck, Walter Benjamin, Andy Warhol.
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