We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands.

Sammy Lizotte Rhianna etc

Work by Sammy Lizotte

My work explores isolation and dislocation by removing children from stereotypical family environments of love, warmth and comfort. Juxtaposition creates a visual narrative where the children are blank and lost in a daydream. Eerie, stark landscapes and interiors create a sense of nostalgia and lead the audience to question why the child is there and alone. The children are awkward, distant and unengaged, yet beautiful and fascinating creating a metaphor which links to childhood.

School

Terrigal High School

ARTEXPRESS year

2009

HSC year

2008