The Lotus Queen & The Oil Merchant depicts the tragic love story of how humans’ dependency on oil is destroying the environment we love. The world uses over 159 million litres of oil per day, and its expected current oil-deposits will run out in 47 years. To sustain consumption level new oil-deposits must be found but how many irreplaceable ecosystems and environments will be destroyed in the process?

TITLE: The Lotus Queen & Oil Merchant
MEDIUM: RECYCLED: Award-winning cardboard sculpture – deconstructed and reassembled, Cardboard from moving boxes and food packaging, Supermarket paper bags, Christmas decorations, Foil decorations, Placemats, Bike helmet, Crab pot // NEW: ·Gold mask, Gold plates, Feathers and fringing, Florist picks and leaves, Black sheer top and tights
YEAR: August 2025

*This piece is made from 75% recycled materials

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
2025 Winner Avant-garde Category, Australian Wearable Art Festival, Sunshine Coast QLD