Margaret Brooks

The theoretical frameworks from ‘New Genre Public Art’ underpin my artwork. I like to work across disciplines and collaboratively with people around concepts that include things like environmental, social and political issues. I begin by researching the topic, looking for the back-stories, symbols and metaphors. In the studio I engage in processes of deconstruction and reconstruction of the material elements of the project. I am looking for the possibilities the materials hold. Drawing is a critical part of the process. It is through drawing that I come to deeper understandings of the topic.

Along with charcoal drawings, a series of containers and objects made from parts of the thistle will explore notions of identity and migration.