ALICE HANDCOCK

Survivalism, 2022

66.5 x 66.5 x 0.1 cm

My artwork is inspired by recounts of my Nuno in the mid 1970s. It is said that Nuno filled three, 44-gallon drums with survivalist items, hid them on his farming property, and prepared his family to readily relocate to ensure survival. Nuno’s preparation was in response to the many conflicts that occurred during his lifetime. My first drawing conveys the concerns and realities of Nuno’s generation while second drawing highlights the comforts and materialism of modern society. This comparison raises the question of what we would do today in the event of a crisis.