ABUNDANTIA
"Abundantia," the Roman goddess of abundance and prosperity, serves as the centerpiece of this artwork, delving into the themes of sustainability and consumption. In this representation, the goddess reclines within a world of extravagant opulence, immersed in symbolic and mythological references to explore the underlying theme. The relics of past wealth and prosperity lay abandoned, casualties of unbridled greed.
Relics of long-lost prosperity are cast aside and forsaken by unconscious greed and materialism. The goddess surveys the aftermath, her gaze both captivating and unsettling.
Many props come from real-life consumption, salvaged from market waste in Melbourne, Australia, or thoughtfully collected from antique and second-hand stores. The image transports our reality into a fantastical realm, where questions about sustainability, consumption, and the environment emerge subtly through a dark and dreamlike narrative.