Martin King: diary of lost souls

Courtesy: the artist and King Street Gallery on William, Sydney.

Martin King’s infatuation with birds began as a child, when the artist spent hours birdwatching with his mother. This enduring relationship has inspired the artist to follow the subject into diary of lost souls.

The body of work commemorates Australian birdlife- the species that remain as well as those which have been forgotten. King’s use of material juxtaposes rapidly disappearing objects such as stamps and books against Australia’s vanishing wildlife. Through this, King creates an enduring union between the two that will stand the test of time.

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