Gormanston Ladies Football Club, 2023

The Gormanston Ladies foot ball club was inspired by a small black and white photo on display at The Queenstown, Galley Museum, West Coast, Tasmania. Little is known about the 1950’s woman’s football team.

The shadow box is made from pine and reclaimed timber. The back plate is made from an old Coca Cola metal billboard.

The figures are made from calico and stuffed with fabric and fiber fill. Painted with acrylics and gloss varnish.

D-rings a firmly secured to the back and wired. This work is read to hang.