Everything effected. Everything connected. Above and below.

The original idea came for from considering the impact of the nuclear weapons tests at Maralinga. The figure of the emu came about unintentionally. It was noticed by a third party months after the piece was completed.

Some years later I learned that the largest, most devastating tests preceded those at Maralinga and were conducted at nearby Emu Field.

Robert Henderson, Wiradjuri

Acrylic on 92cm x 183cm
Canvas
2014

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