Australia and its population are so far removed from much of the world; from western imperial policies, actions and most importantly outcomes. This exhibition sets about to question what a group of people do to and for another, if the distance between them is great and the understanding small?
Through his work, Claringbold explores concepts of distortion, coercion and nationalism as they feed into individuals’ psyches. As he states: “These concepts do not negate the situation at home, but the reality is that the settlement was predominantly successful and those who are left are seen through years of misinformation, interpretation and guilt (if seen at all).”
Sawtooth ARI
6 to 28 February, 2015
Tasmania
Untitled (Bag(h)dad), 2014, Giclée print
Courtesy the artist
