Sammy-Jo Lang-waite
Through my work I examine the phenomenon of Urbex as a metaphorical interpretation of both sewers and fucking. What began as a personal journey of fuckedism has translated into images of tomato sauce with a pie and boobs, which resonate with bogan people questioning their own fuckedness.
My mixed-media Commodore V8 embodies an idiosyncratic view of Tuff Street, yet the familiar imagery allows for a connection between wet T-shirts, burnouts and skids.
My work is in the private collection of probs Steve Irwin, who said ‘fuck off cunt!!, that’s some real Shit Art.’ I am a recipient of a grant from Folsom Prison, where I served time for stealing mugs and tie clips from Officeworks. I have exhibited in group shows at KFC a few times. I currently spend my time between The Kitchen and The Dunny.
Sammy-Jo Lang-Waite, Install View. Image Courtesy: University of Melbourne.
Sammy-Jo Lang-Waite, Install View. Image Courtesy: University of Melbourne.
Image courtesy SAMMY-JO LANG-WAITE
Image courtesy SAMMY-JO LANG-WAITE
Image courtesy SAMMY-JO LANG-WAITE
Image courtesy SAMMY-JO LANG-WAITE
Image courtesy SAMMY-JO LANG-WAITE
Image courtesy SAMMY-JO LANG-WAITE
Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
University of Melbourne