10.05.2023 - Guano Installation

hundred of brightly coloured origami seagulls

Guano

The hanging installation Guano features hundreds of origami seagulls above a plinth covered in their feces, and is the natural collaboration between birds, humans and our local ecosystem. “Guano” as a term refers to seabird excrement, which is one of the most effective natural fertilizers due to the birds’ nutrient-rich diet.

The story being unpacked by this artwork is both a playful take on an all-too-common occurrence in Victoria, as well as an attempt to take a seemingly mundane (although unpleasant) experience and show how pivotal it is to our coastal environment.

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hundreds of hanging origami with brick backdrop
detail of brightly coloured origami seagulls
hundreds of hanging origami with brick backdrop
hundreds of hanging origami with brick backdrop

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