Not Every Backyard

mixed media
91 x 181cm

“Recently the colour pink has come to the fore sparking multifaceted conversations.

This ‘landscape’ is an endless backyard and not all backyards house ‘happy families’ or are sanctuaries of domestic harmony. False presentations of substance and beauty often mask the true realities of some suburban backyards.

The stippling represents the mass numbers, of all gender identity types, affected by violence. Each dot unique, an individual with their very own personal story. The common denominator, to create a haven. Sections of green, a grassy lawn, reflect hope for many attainable, with intervention, protection, and consistent monitoring.” – Rebecca Pierce