Showcase

We are proud to promote participation and achievement in culture and arts by showcasing the creativity, skill and talent of WA artists and arts organisations who tell WA’s unique stories.

The department aims to grow and sustain thriving culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia, contributing to the prosperity and diversity of the WA economy.

We support a sustainable arts and cultural sector that facilitates social and economic wellbeing by providing research, policy, information and support.

Photo: ‘Jewels of the Crown Land’, cloak, recycled copper. Sarah Elson 2021, Fremantle Arts Centre September 2021, Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Sarah is a visual artist who uses traditional metalsmithing and fine casting techniques to create intricate metal sculptures from flower parts using recycled metals.

Her works highlight the contradictory fragility and resilience of threatened native flora, the colonising behaviour of ‘ownership’ versus ‘custodianship’ and the modern dilemma of ‘belonging’.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Grant: Arts U-15k

Photo: 'Jewels of the Crown Land' – Balga crown, Sarah Elson 2021, recycled silver, balga resin and fronds 2. Photo by Eva Fernandez.

Sarah Elson

Oct 4, 2021, 12:44 PM
Title : Sarah Elson
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Sarah is a visual artist who uses traditional metalsmithing and fine casting techniques to create intricate metal sculptures from flower parts using recycled metals.

Her works highlight the contradictory fragility and resilience of threatened native flora, the colonising behaviour of ‘ownership’ versus ‘custodianship’ and the modern dilemma of ‘belonging’.  

Visit the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial website.

Related grant : Arts U-15k

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