A couple of weeks ago I was honoured and delighted to be showing my Shelter paint and bubble wrap piece at Shelter Norfolk 30th Anniversary Art Show at The Undercroft in Norwich.
It was a privilege to be showing alongside some fantastic artists and to support this organisation and the work they do.
Shelter was made with acrylic and marker on bubble-wrap.
Bubble-wrap is good protection for objects but lightweight and flimsy for people. How many times do you see scrappy bits of plastic to protect outdoor sleepers from the elements?
I wanted to create beauty and a sense of domesticity from this practical object used for protection and shelter. In particular I wanted to give these improvised shelter materials dignity by painting on it and to give it a pattern that you may see on a duvet cover.
I painted layers of blue and aqua strokes on one side to symbolise water and harsh white strip lights of the offices and organisations that people have to navigate to get any support. On the other side I have painted soft pinks to reflect sleep and repose.