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Banner and Badge by Melissa Cameron

Exhibition  /  05 Oct 2024  -  11 Oct 2024
 
Published: 20.09.2024
Neckpiece: Attempts to kill… by Melissa Cameron.Tortilla pan purchased in Mexico City, stainless steel, titanium, vitreous enamel. 2016.23 x 90 x 1 cm.From series: Drone (part 1)Unique piece.Embedded in the Drone works, through contrasting enamel colours denoting the 1’s and 0’s of binary, is a message in ASCII (a code for keys on a US keyboard.)
. ‘Attempts to kill...’ reads:
. "Attempts to kill 41 men resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1,147 people, as of 24 November [2014].” S. Ackerman on US drone activity in Pakistan and Yemen, on theguardian. com"
.  . Melissa Cameron
Neckpiece: Attempts to kill…, 2016
Tortilla pan purchased in Mexico City, stainless steel, titanium, vitreous enamel
23 x 90 x 1 cm
From series: Drone (part 1)
Embedded in the Drone works, through contrasting enamel colours denoting the 1’s and 0’s of binary, is a message in ASCII (a code for keys on a US keyboard.)
‘Attempts to kill...’ reads:
"Attempts to kill 41 men resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1,147 people, as of 24 November [2014].” S. Ackerman on US drone activity in Pakistan and Yemen, on theguardian. com"
 
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Intro
A solo exhibition by jeweller and public artist Melissa Cameron, presenting her take on the traditional forms of protest signage and adornment, banners and badges.

It consists of impeccably crafted large hangings alongside works of fine jewellery, made from a raft of non-traditional materials. It showcases pieces not seen outside the USA, made during the 6.5 years she spent living in Seattle, and continues with works made since her return to Perth.