transitions

The artist’s hand is very present within these new intimate works. Following his oil stick lines over the surfaces of the works, we can get very up-and-personal with Brook Andrew’s marks.

Several works are embellished with black and white stripes that mimic Andrew’s wellknown wall drawings which are inspired by Wiradjuri dendroglyphs, or tree carvings that come from an ancient line of cultural practices.

“My practice has always been influenced by the carving traditions of the Wiradjuri, my mother’s Country,” says Andrew. “Employing these shield markings is a way to create visual distortion or optical illusion, which is helpful when we’re trying to navigate histories, create new memories or even shift meanings.”