The English Scene
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Date this work was created:
Apr 2008
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Porcelain Figures/Readymade plate/Glass/Castors
'The English Scene' is a social commentary that simultaneously reinforces both contemporary and historical locations. The use of the familiar plate titled 'The English Scene' constructs a narrative that acknowledges contemporary observations surrounding the issue of immigration. The work also frames an historical connection to the import of china ware into Europe. The figures contain a duel representation where they project an association to both the import of cargoes of china in the past and also the mimetic representation of the human figure through the porcelain figurine. Reference is made to the anonymous containers that covertly carry immigrants - these are offered as glass vitrine - visible and exposed to view.
