Artist Statement:
Becky Hunt's paintings are absurd and mysterious constructions inspired by the totems, objects and ancient structures used throughout history to manipulate and appeal to the forces of good fortune. With the understanding that such efforts are defunct, Becky works with a sense of humorous foreboding to create similar statues, utilising the superstitions and fatalism which still exist today and mashing it with the comprehension that any such cosmic appeasement is destined to fail. The environments created are both invented and recognisable, populated by the strange and supernatural creatures found in myth and legend. Cartoon, illustrative qualities in the paintings demonstrate the futility of such gestures, but these optimistic winks at providence, despite their futility, are still potent and irresistible attempts to dam bad luck and pool good.