The Cage of Depression

A sculpture made during my final semester of uni, symbolising my experience with depression. I wanted to capture the cruel irony of the illness, in that the way out is always close at hand, yet you feel powerless to get there.

The figure was constructed from polymer clay on an aluminium wire armature. The cage was constructed from steel rods, cut to size, and held in place with copper brazing. This was a most enjoyable project to work on, as it provided an interesting departure from the computer-based work I am familiar with, allowing me to work in a much more hands-on, practical manner. I would definately love to work with this style of art in the future.