Battle Armour

Mixed Media Sculpture

2022

1.8m high

NFS

Audio description:

 

Artist Statement: 

SPILL
Pill
Ill

Spill your guts
Bloodspill
Spilt milk
Nausea
Suicide
Prescription medications

Battle Armor is an imperfect protection. Clever weapons penetrate chinks in the armour. Heavy armor impedes ease of movement.

Prescription medications have similar benefits, drawbacks and risks. The Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) leaflets list common and rare side effects. Some have an additional specific warning of suicidal thoughts or behaviour.