Jury comment
Fire Circle is a masterfully curated micro-installation that captures the scale, the paradoxical beauty and destruction, and the rejuvenation of Australian bushfires. The piece responds to the events on Kangaroo Island in early 2020, setting charred branches from the site within circles of red desert sand. Complemented by collaborations across music, poetry and video, the installation creates a highly sensory and immersive experience. The jury commends the artist for achieving a striking and thought-provoking outcome on a modest budget.
Fire Circle was built in Adelaide, South Australia on the land of the Kaurna people.
Project credits
Design practice TCL Artist Kate Cullity Musician Simone Slattery Writer Stephen Muecke Poet Maggie Slattery Photographer Jackie Gu
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