Claire Bridge's sculpture, Grenade, has been acquired by the Maroondah City Art Collection as a Mayoral Acquisition from over 180 works in the 29th Mayoral Art Exhibition.

"I am delighted that my sculpture Grenade has been chosen by the Mayor, Cr Kylie Spears, for a Mayoral Acquisition. Employing humour and satire, Grenade speaks to the important and serious issues of gender, violence, and objectification of women. With an oversized metal ring piercing an ambiguous breast-like form, the sculpture morphs into a grenade, both as an expression of the volatile dangers faced by Queer, Disabled and female bodies, and as a celebration of the dynamic force of our creativity and resilience.
I am honoured that this piece, which addresses issues impacting far too many of us in contemporary society, will now be part of the Maroondah City Art Collection. I am grateful my work can contribute to these important conversations as we move towards creating safer communities and a more equitable, just, and inclusive society.”

~ Claire Bridge

image: Claire Bridge, Grenade, 2018, glazed stoneware ceramic, nickel plated steel, rubber, enamel, approx 15 x 21 x 33 cm, photo by Jeremy Blincoe