Description
Battery Hens explores the cultural implications of technological progress as well as comments on the cause and effects of our synergy with the machine world.
The automated food industry is a strong example of how historical cultural practices have been displaced by technology. It also poses serious questions as to how we may responsibly utilise automation and technological advancement.
I hoped that once the audience became engaged and entertained by the quirky chickens their attention could then be drawn into thinking deeper into the satirical commentary.
“The work is ergonomic, animal friendly, efficient and easy to maintain. It leaves you with that guilt free feeling that only technology can deliver”.
Dimensions
100cm x 100cm x 100cm
Materials
Cast Aluminium, Mixed Media & Digital Media
Date
October 2011
Exhibition details:
Sunshine Coast Art Prize 3D 2013 – Finalist
Wynne Prize 2012 – Finalist
Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2011 – Finalist / Special Commendation Award
Services used:
