The biggest by far, is A Ritual of Handstands. This comprises of 16 large and small, photographic based paste ups on the walls and shop fronts in and around the Vernon st shops in South Kingsville.
Words in the catalogue read:
This site specific artwork reveals an ongoing investigation into Larissa’s daily ritual of performing handstands. Over the past ten years, she has performed at least one handstand every day, often in unexpected and inconspicuous places – both public and private.
These are not public performances but private moments that bring the artist grounding, pain relief and joy. They are in fact, a key part of managing her chronic illnesses. This site specific installation provides us with a playful insight into her world.
Here's a pic of us installing the works. I had a great team assisting me over the 3 days it took. Thanks to Klaus, Adrian and Matthew, and many others who have helped me out over the past 6 months in the making of these artworks.
It has been a challenging but exciting journey making these artworks over the past 6 or so months. Not only has it has been a big departure from my normal practice of printmaking, but it has been interesting as well as confronting to explore such a personal aspect of my life, and then to make it so public.
It has also been exciting to be working within the public space as opposed to the more traditional gallery space. It brings so many new challenges, but the interactions have been incredibly rewarding.
This exhibition is part of the Art in Public Places, a festival of arts across the area of Hobsons Bay city Council, during April.
