Pauline
is currently a practicing professional artist and exhibition curator
who works with mixed media collage, fragmented prose and symbolism to
express traits that she believes to be intrinsically human. Also
interested in Outsider Art and counter culture movements, Pauline
values the importance of self-expression to strengthen individuality
through creative means, regardless of social preconceptions and
boundaries.
Please see Pauline's Creative CV for details about her practical experience.
Infestation
"As
Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself
transformed in his bed into a gigantic beetle." Kafka, The
Metamorphosis.
“Infestation”
is a commentary on humanity's need for a controlled societal
structure to which we unquestionably adhere.
In
considering the limitations imposed by our self-made societies,
“Infestation” intends to highlight the conflict between our
constructed social environments and what should be our natural
instincts. The externally prioritised “importance” of modern day
living is diluting the natural qualities of our existence and
distancing us from nature. We are increasingly controlled by this
illusion of identity through structure, becoming less attuned to our
intrinsically rooted behaviour. The constant sensory overload of our
surroundings is saturating our subconscious, leaving no room for
self-awareness within our everyday psyche.
“Infestation”
is a commentary on humanity's need for a controlled societal
structure to which we unquestionably adhere.
