| Samantha Cross |
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Born in South Africa I now live and work in South Wales, UK.
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| About the Artist |
My work explores contemporary existential themes. I endevour to express themes of mortality and humanity.I mostly work found objects into sculptures and installation pieces. |
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Rising Water Levels
2006 |
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I have taken the "umbrella," an everyday object and am using it as a metaphore of protection against death.
How can human beings protect themselves from increasing devastating unpredictable weather scenarios?
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Untitled 1
2006 |
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Rook is n gesondheid risk.
2007 Mixed media |
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As part of the "Addiction Series." It explores attitudes towards smoking and smokers. |
H-Grid (created in collaboration with Ryan Herbert)
2007 Wire and Human Hair 20ft high, 18ft long, 12ft wide |
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Mixed media installation that responds to space. We have taken a formalist approach and our underlying theme alludes to the human fundamental reliance on energy. |
Rook is n gesondheid risk
2007 Mixed media ciggerette butts |
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As part of the addiction series the piece explores attitudes towards smoking and smokers. |
Substitution
2007 Chewing gum, nicotine gum. |
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Crutch Concurrent
2007 |
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This piece addresses the psychological aspects of addiction. |
Crutch Concurrent
2007 Mixed Media |
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This piece addresses the psychological aspects of addiction. |
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| Education and biography |
BA(hons) ART PRACTICE. First Class Honhours. (Universtiy of Glamorgan.)
September 06:Exposure Gallery Swansea,TheWelsh Graduate Showcase,Part one.
Dec 06:Exposure Gallery,Swansea,The Welsh Graduate Showcase, Part two.
January 07: The Gallery@adventureecology,London, in assosciation with Saatchi Online. "Waste and the Natural World." |
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| Future shows |
Aug 2007,"All Over The Shop" -Installation Group Show.
Sept 07:Tactile Bosch, Cardiff,Group Show.
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