"I think the big themes like science and religion impact my work. I have type 1 diabetes which has often made me think, if I hadn’t been born in an era of modern science and medicine, I wouldn’t be here! It’s a strange feeling but it has probably made me look at things differently which is a good thing. Diabetics have an interesting relationship with sugar, it’s often thought of as something we can’t have, but there are also times when a diabetic is hypoglycaemic and desperately needs it. This has definitely influenced pieces like the sugared gummy sweet crucifixes and the cola bottle Virgin Mary, and ideas have come to me when I’ve been experiencing low blood sugar (it can make you feel pretty spaced out!)
It’s also an exciting time to be an artist because of new and more accessible technology, things like 3D printing and laser cutting. It means I can create art that wouldn’t have been possible before and I find that inspiring " -Imbue
- Edition: 8/10
- Subject Matter: female
- Created: 2012
- Inventory Number: 31
Other Work From G. S.
Personal collection of Pop-Art, Street-Art, and Graffiti.
Not for sale!
Work is available for Museums and/or Exhibitions as well as Scholarly and/or Scientific Projects.
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