Ricky Swallow Killing Time Analysis

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Ricky Swallow is an Australian artist, born in the year 1974 and is currentaly the age of 44. From earlier on, most of his art works refered to pop culture, such as, star wars, the planet of the apes, BMA bikes or DJ culture. But its shown that he’s evolved away from this, with the new aim to 'trap time on the surfaces of his sculptures'; ‘Killing time’ being one piece which showcases this as Swallow delves into his past, to create one of his most perosnal works yet. Momentos, 'an object kept as a reminder of a person or event’. The artwork, ‘Killing Time’ was created as a wooden chronicle; showing momentos through the details which were handcarved onto a peice of laminated julong - a pale coloured tropical hardwood. During the process of making this artwork Swallow has gone back into …show more content…

Seemingly, from my point of view there may also be additional value and meaning in this art piece; from the peeled lemon on the edge of the table as well as the fish pouring out of the bucket. Firstly, the fish can potientaly relate and symbolise christianity, since, during the ancient times, there were stories from the bible - based upon fish as well as the symbol of a fish was a way where christians could idenitify each other without the governement or religous leaders suspecting or knowing. With this secret way of communication those (christians) were then able to plan/mark tombs for meet ups. This showcases to us that their family could be religious - christian. Where as the half peeled lemon, has the general meaning to tell and warn us that life is not only sweet but sour as well - which is able to relate/link back to the story behind the fish: being, that christians didnt always have a joyous time instead also had downs (hiding their religon inoder not to be

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