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THE STRAW THAT BROKE THE CAMEL'S BACK

By  Sam Haynes 2026

Modular stainless steel assemblage, with bent square panels bolted together, spray painted on one side and sanded back to randomly reveal the surfaces below. This work was funded by a micro commission grant awarded by Wandsworth Council supporting local artists during London Borough of Culture 2025-26.

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CATCHING A GLIMPSE OF LIGHT

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