AVAILABLE WORKS BY TINKY
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All below listed works are oil on canvas paintings. Use the drop-down menu to view and purchase.
1. "On a scale of 1 to 10 in the looks department, Brian saw himself as a solid 11. He'd been weighing up whether to stop flashing at the local park on weekends, but eventually decided to stick it out another year." Vintage yellow scales, clay, faux greenery, miniature figurines. Dimensions tbc.
2. "Craig's brain was scrambled, and he was about to crack. This demolition job left him feeling a shell of his former self." Eggshells, clay, faux greenery, miniature figurines, glass cloche. 26cm x 14cm
3. "Flying kites wasn't exactly what Barney had in mind for his persistent wind." Vintage kite reel, clay, faux greenery, miniature figurines. Dimensions TBC $440 [STILL AVAILABLE]
4. "The landscaping team were going apeshit, and it was driving George bananas. He now realised he shouldn't have got involved in any monkey business." Vintage Barrel of Monkeys game (1960s), clay, faux greenery, miniature figurines, glass dome. Dimensions tbc
5. "After finding himself in another sticky situation, Cliff finally twigged. This would be the last time he'd try to climb a tree when he was plastered." Vintage Elastoplast tin, clay, faux greenery, miniature figurines, glass cloche. 26cm x 14cm
6. "Candy was feeling bitter about a sticky situation with her sugar daddy. She was craving a sweet tart but always found herself eating fry, old spotted dick." Vintage treacle tin, clay, faux landscape, miniature figurines, glass cloche. 26cm x 14cm
ARTIST STATEMENT
Working under the pseudonym, Tinky, I create small sculptural installations by assembling vintage or found objects with miniature characters and a comedic narrative.
Each element of an installation shines a light on the absurdity of an unfolding drama, calamitous undertaking, or playful folly.
Faced with a world of mismatched proportions and unexpected scenarios, each miniature character displays a dream-like determination to make the best of their odd situation – aided and abetted by a darkly humorous caption.
My installations shift between activating non-spaces – such as a gutter, or a hole-in-the-wall in streets, buildings and laneways – to curated gallery spaces.
I see my work as an act of forcing the viewer to look at the everyday world and public spaces anew, using comedy as a connector.
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