Tim Bowtell's 'Treadmill of Perpetual Happiness' (2018) on display at NEA

Tim Bowtell's entry into Swanpool Art Festival's SCRAP exhibition in 2018 is on display in the foyer window gallery space at NEA.  

Title:  'Treadmill of Perpetual Happiness' (2018)
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Artist's Statement:  "Climate Change is my inspiration, it speaks of mass production and the over consumption of 'stuff' we don't need.  We live in a system that plugs in to our insecurities, selling us stuff to make us feel better.  Using SCRAP to create a positive move towards a healthier planet!"

Materials-Medium:  'Old conveyor belt and frame, buttons, switches, castors, electrical wire, plugs and security camera all salvaged from scrap yard.  Human form from scrap metal frame and papier mache.  

Price:  $2500