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
Equilibrium (Detail)
2016
Sculpture in multiple parts: Britannia metal, stainless steel, glass, water, rope, rock Britannia metal ring: approx 46 cm diameter, Britannia metal balance: 64 cm wide
Sculpture in multiple parts: Britannia metal, stainless steel, glass, water, rope, rock Britannia metal ring: approx 46 cm diameter, Britannia metal balance: 64 cm wide
Turbulence
2016
Installation view
Installation view
Orbit (Installation view)
2016
Sculpture in 2 parts Britannia metal, tillandsias (air plants), maple wood Overall dimensions: 87 x 57 x 17 cm
Sculpture in 2 parts Britannia metal, tillandsias (air plants), maple wood Overall dimensions: 87 x 57 x 17 cm
Turbulence
2016
Installation view
Installation view
Abracadabra cubes (Installation view)
2016
Britannia metal, unique casts
Cube 1: 49 x 29 x 2 cm Cube 2: 30 x 40 x 2.3 cm Cube 3: 45 x 25 x 3 cm Cube 4: 39 x 60 x 3.5 cm Cube 5: 25.5 x 48.5 x 3 cm
Britannia metal, unique casts
Cube 1: 49 x 29 x 2 cm Cube 2: 30 x 40 x 2.3 cm Cube 3: 45 x 25 x 3 cm Cube 4: 39 x 60 x 3.5 cm Cube 5: 25.5 x 48.5 x 3 cm
Turbulence
2016
Installation view
Installation view
Tree
2013
Britannia metal
72.5 x 52 x 40 cm
Britannia metal
72.5 x 52 x 40 cm
Lens 3 (after C Walters)
2016
Ink on voile
147 x 300 cm
Ink on voile
147 x 300 cm
Lens 1 (after C Walters)
2016
Ink on voile
147 x 300 cm
Ink on voile
147 x 300 cm
Lens 2 (after C Walters)
2016
Ink on voile
147 x 300 cm
Ink on voile
147 x 300 cm