"New Empires" Flag Exhibition at VSTR Byron Bay

The wonderful, amazing Chrissie Abbott and I have colaborated to make a flag for the "New Empires" Exhibition curated by the ever so talented Joe Allen. 

"New Empires is an exhibition of new work that will take the form of artist’s flags. 

The flag is a banner that can be held as a symbol for many things including simple decoration 

but because of it’s position in the historical cache always becomes a representation of place, 

politics, beliefs, position, currency, alegience, faith, community, symbol and/or signaling device. 

This exhibition allows the opportunity for artists to consider a state (in the broadest sense) that 

represents their position, as if their very own country. 

Displayed in our row of world flags as if at a world fair, the exhibition will exist as if a roll call of 

New Empires in a world ruled by artists. If only. 

Swaying from the rafters, the audience will be able to walk under the flags and look up at the 

waving works."

"New Empires will be an accessible exhibition 

at VSTR’s new Byron Bay concept store. The 

label creates lifestyle and travel goods, with 

an environment and ocean slant. For the 

opening all product will be removed from the 

store to create a beautiful clean space with 

timber beams and floors. When the elegantly 

handcrafted timber and steel racks are 

returned, imporantly the artworks will be able 

remain uncompromised by the fittings as they 

drape from the pitched ceiling."