Caroline Rothwell’s practice engages with the politics of place, migration, conflict and mortality through the lens of the environment. Her work often draws on the anatomy of endangered or extinct species, though she is equally known for creating mutant and hybrid forms that explore the impacts of biotechnology and environmental contamination. What may at first appear playful or innocent in Rothwell’s work – shiny surfaces, toy-like contours, the allure of a flower or animal – are typically decoys for more ominous or unsettling subjects. – Art Gallery of New South Wales

Island II
2008
Nickel-plated metal alloy, maquette
24.5 x 20.5 x 5cm
Nickel-plated metal alloy, maquette
24.5 x 20.5 x 5cm

Island Maquette II
2008
Hydrostone and lacquer, maquette
31 x 30 x 7cm
Hydrostone and lacquer, maquette
31 x 30 x 7cm

Island Maquette III
2008
Nickel-plated metal alloy, maquettes
6.5 x 9 x 4 cm and 5 x 9 x 7 cm
Nickel-plated metal alloy, maquettes
6.5 x 9 x 4 cm and 5 x 9 x 7 cm

Lexicon (Weeds and Island)
2008
Structural UV stable PVC
285 x 530 cm
Structural UV stable PVC
285 x 530 cm

Islands (Blowback)
2008
Coated nylon, thread and pump
Two parts, each approx. 3.4 x 4 x .7m and 3 x 2.8 x 1.2 m
Coated nylon, thread and pump
Two parts, each approx. 3.4 x 4 x .7m and 3 x 2.8 x 1.2 m

Islands (Blowback)
2008
Coated nylon, thread and pump
Two parts, each approx. 3.4 x 4 x .7m and 3 x 2.8 x 1.2 m
Coated nylon, thread and pump
Two parts, each approx. 3.4 x 4 x .7m and 3 x 2.8 x 1.2 m

Law of unintended consequences vi
2007
Nickel-plated alloy
18 x 46 x 15 cm
Nickel-plated alloy
18 x 46 x 15 cm

Tyger
2008
Bronze
55 x 118 x 18 cm
Bronze
55 x 118 x 18 cm

Tyger
2008
Bronze
55 x 118 x 18 cm
Edition of 6
Bronze
55 x 118 x 18 cm
Edition of 6

Islands (Blowback)
2008
Coated nylon, thread and pump
Two parts, each approx. 3.4 x 4 x .7m and 3 x 2.8 x 1.2 m
Coated nylon, thread and pump
Two parts, each approx. 3.4 x 4 x .7m and 3 x 2.8 x 1.2 m