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
S.law of unintended consequences.iv
Kotuku
2001
Composite materials, pearlescent lacquer
3 x 7 x 7 m
Composite materials, pearlescent lacquer
3 x 7 x 7 m
Law of unintended consequences v
2007
Nickel-plated alloy
18 x 46 x 15 cm
Nickel-plated alloy
18 x 46 x 15 cm
Brace.2007_35
You’re either with us or against us
2007
Embroidery thread on stretched canvas
58 x 90 cm
3 editions
Embroidery thread on stretched canvas
58 x 90 cm
3 editions
Intelligent Speech (detail)
Vinyl varying dimensions
Milky Silkpod (detail)
2007
Vinyl varying dimensions
3 x 12 m
Vinyl varying dimensions
3 x 12 m
Milky Silkpod (detail)
2007
Vinyl varying dimensions
3 x 12 m
Vinyl varying dimensions
3 x 12 m
Milky Silkpod
2007
Vinyl varying dimensions
3 x 12 m approx.
Vinyl varying dimensions
3 x 12 m approx.
Trap
2007
Nicke-plated metal alloy
Nicke-plated metal alloy