Gigi Fogg

Albany Senior High School

Year 11

Acrylic paint, fabric, buttons and beads

50cm diameter x 2cm depth

Using media such as beads and buttons that connote childhood, I have taken inspiration from children’s books by Timothy B. Ering and Shaun Tan, particularly the recurring theme of the ability of children to grow and inspire hope within bleak landscapes. ‘Frog Belly Rat Bone’ has always been a cherished bedtime story of mine, with a unique handwritten style and textured pages that bring a humble comfort and curiosity. Artistically influenced by the style of Shaun Tan and his adeptness in building a compelling story one can follow without reading the words, I wanted to convey how different experiences add to our character and the burdens, joys and heartbreak we all carry on our backs.