Wendy Teakel explores nature-technology fusion in Canberra show
Teakel draws from rural life and cyborg philosophy. She blurs the line between human and nature.
Wendy Teakel has lived in Murrumbateman for years. Paddock life and changing seasons feed her art.
Teakel draws from philosopher Donna Haraway's cyborg theory. Haraway's theory sees humans, animals, technology and nature as deeply linked, not separate.
Teakel abandons traditional perspective in her paintings and mixed-media pieces. She uses ordinary materials like acrylic, pastel and charcoal, plus unusual ones including soot and scorch marks.
She sees herself as part of nature rather than watching it from outside. She shares exhibition space in Civic with fellow Canberra veteran Al Munro.
He explores patterns and colour in built urban environments. Both artists have developed recognizable styles that this show pushes further.
- Murrumbateman
- Artist location
- Civic
- Exhibition venue
- Donna Haraway's cyborg theory
- Theoretical influence
Why it mattersThe exhibition challenges how we think about boundaries between natural and human-made worlds.
AustraliaCanberra art lovers have a chance to see two established local artists test the limits of their signature styles.
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