Symbolism and Humour

Tom Moore creates artworks that, while having a symbolic meaning, also make people smile, and even laugh. Do you think there is a place for humour to convey meaning in the art world? Explore your thoughts below:

Yhonnie Scarce uses symbols to talk about her people’s history. Using examples from the exhibition, explain your views on how symbolism can work in art:

Image Above: Yhonnie Scarce

Weak in Colour but Strong in Blood 2013-14 blown glass and found components, dimensions variable. Installation view of the 19th Biennale of Sydney (2014) at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Courtesy the artist and dianne tanzer gallery + projects, Melbourne.

Created for the 19th Biennale of Sydney.

Photograph: Sebastian Kriete.

Image Right: Tom Moore

Ancestral Helmet 2016 Hot joined solid glass, mixed media 85 x 65 x 65 cm

Photographer: Grant Hancock