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Hand and Ankle Trap

By  Helen Snell 2012

Helen Snell

Ongoing collaborative work with the cultural heritage department at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, responding to themes of Imperialism and colonialism.

Helen Snell

Helen Snell

Helen Snell

Helen Snell

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From the Cradle to the Grave, HMS Trincomalee

Transit of Venus Spex

Burnt Out, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre

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