Zoe Capel The usurpation

Stuck at home as the Hawkesbury area flooded, I noticed the prevalence of insects. This inspired me to use my body of work to represent how wild creatures, specifically insects, have been forced out of their natural environment and into urban areas. I have always been fascinated by insects, by something so small and delicate making such a huge impact on the world. My work expresses their hidden beauty, the fine and minute details that contribute to each insect’s overall fragility. My installation creates contrast within the work, photographing it in red light to create a horror or nightmare effect. 

Influencing artists:
Rosalind Monks
Lucy Arnold
Christopher Marley