Tamika Grant-Iramu (Torres Strait Islander)

Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025 - Finalist

_{Image courtesy of the artist and One Space, Brisbane}

Artist Statement

Fragments of Torino: an observation draws on my impressions and experiences during a residency program in Torino (Italy) in late 2023. Using printmaking as a tool to capture my visceral impressions of place, I found myself responding to the organic forms that interact with the built environment of the city. While exploring Torino, I gravitated towards intimate observations of the old Italian architecture. The delicate engraved details that characterise these buildings are being worn away over time while also being layered with new and unexpected details. As I observed these buildings I was fascinated by the textures and movement of both nature and graffiti and how it redefines the way the architecture is experienced. There is a continuity within the evolving environment of this building as people and nature add to its story.