Lucy McLauchlan
'Fighting for that mark' 2024, Charcoal powder, acrylic on cotton fabric and three photo prints, 152cm x 200cm, 15cm x 20cm.
Artist statement
The body as a tool reflects the self's body, through expression of emotion, movement, and action. The mark making is a reference to music scores that are presented with random and gestural marks. Listening to music, responding to the beat through speed and movement allows freedom into the unknown. The body, response, surface, and the mark connect. The layering technique builds up the marks and listening to music in the process. Materials include charcoal powder mixed with water and acrylic paint on fabric.
Acknowledgement of Country
UNSW School of Art & Design stands on an important place of learning and exchange first occupied by the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land that our students and staff share, create and operate on. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples across Australia. Sovereignty has never been ceded.
