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The Double Act

The Double Act is created in response to the theme of ‘Parade’, for the First Plinth Award. 2023. This work is composed of two figures that are dancing together in joyous harmony, enjoying each other’s company. There is an emphasis on using reclaimed materials, driftwood collected from the coast for the platform and discarded textiles for other aspects of the piece.

The figures are based on the natural world, trees which resemble the human form. This upbeat, colourful work at first glance resembles a humorous party scene but there are more serious undertones, namely the pressing need for us to value our environment, tackle climate change and value diversity.

Materials: Reclaimed wood, vintage textiles, steel, jesmonite, bronze, resin

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