TY - ADVS
T1 - Fell
A2 - Eriksmoen, Ashley
N1 - Discarded wood furniture, a significant source of waste, has been reimagined by RSHA Senior Lecturer Ms. Ashley Eriksmoen in her project "Fell". The National Gallery of Victoria (Melbourne) commissioned the work for its 2023 NGV Triennial— a peak international exhibition presenting globally significant projects intersecting contemporary art, design and architecture attended by 1,063,675 visitors.
"Fell" consists of a life-sized tree stump and log, constructed from salvaged furniture components collected off Canberra's streets. Through studio practice, Eriksmoen critically examines the relationship between humans and the environment, addressing links between resource extraction, deforestation, consumerism and waste. By transforming furniture back into tree forms, Eriksmoen encourages viewers to reconsider material consumption habits. "Fell" enriches the dialogue on the impact of colonial legacies on contemporary resource usage. Now in the NGV's permanent collection, "Fell" is the focus of an educational workshop co-created by Eriksmoen and the NGV for visiting school groups, further extending its impact beyond the exhibition space.
PY - 2023/12/1
Y1 - 2023/12/1
N2 - Taking the form of a felled tree and its stump, Ashley Jameson Eriksmoen’s Fell is constructed from timber elements salvaged from a diverse array of discarded domestic furniture. Examining the relationship between humans, furniture and the natural environment, the work conveys a potent message on resource extraction. Returning the furniture detritus to its original form of a tree, Eriksmoen seeks to reverse the process of decay. Through this ironic repatriation of discarded resources, the designer-maker urges us to consider our impact on the environment and use of natural resources. Eriksmoen’s design practice tackles environmental issues concerning deforestation, habitat loss and waste. Fell prompts reflection on responsible resource usage, fostering a dialogue on sustainable practices.
AB - Taking the form of a felled tree and its stump, Ashley Jameson Eriksmoen’s Fell is constructed from timber elements salvaged from a diverse array of discarded domestic furniture. Examining the relationship between humans, furniture and the natural environment, the work conveys a potent message on resource extraction. Returning the furniture detritus to its original form of a tree, Eriksmoen seeks to reverse the process of decay. Through this ironic repatriation of discarded resources, the designer-maker urges us to consider our impact on the environment and use of natural resources. Eriksmoen’s design practice tackles environmental issues concerning deforestation, habitat loss and waste. Fell prompts reflection on responsible resource usage, fostering a dialogue on sustainable practices.
UR - https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/school_resource/meet-the-maker-ashley-eriksmoen/
M3 - Physical Non-textual work
PB - National Gallery of Victoria
CY - NGV, Melbourne, VIC
ER -