Mark-Lawrence Maureira The sole trader

Through my body of work I have explored issues and ideas regarding the role of small businesses in connecting and extending cultural groups and customs, as well as the challenges they face in a market dominated by the major corporations. I was inspired to investigate these concepts due to Australia’s vast multicultural environment as well as contemporary concerns regarding the loss of culture due to mass consumerism. I used black and white charcoal on paper to present my concepts, placing an emphasis on dark tones to represent the sombre nature of the lives of small business owners.

Influencing artists:
MC Escher
Leon Kossoff
Humans of New York
Banksy