The exhibition FAIR GAME (2008-09) was the result of a six month residency, the William Hodges Fellowship, by myself and collaborator Don Hunter. Fair Game was inspired by the local white baiting and duck shooting communities and the Southland wetland environment (New Zealand). Sculptural pieces were developed in response to tools / props / motifs of the sport's respective activities. The checkerboard carpeted piece scored with cartographic symbols provided a game board / stage (Flatlands) for the individual push toy pieces (Duck 'n' Gun) and the gallery visitors to engage with directly. An audio recording of people sharing their experiences and memories of these activities provided a backdrop to the installation. Fair Game catalogue
Images left to right: Installation view of Flatlands, Light Bait: Chandelier of over 2,000 acrylic whitebait lit by a video projection, Dressed Drake; sand stuffed silver lycra objects, Duck 'n' Guns; 11 push toys, Sweet Spot; video still, 2 trophies; Bum Shot & Head Shot, Last Flight; 3 flying ducks. Materials include outdoor carpet / acrylic / plywood / sand / lead shot / shot gun cartridges / video / audio / aluminium / decoys.
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