DAILY MEDS

By Autumn Tansey

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Four times a day, more.


ON INSPIRATION

This piece is inspired by the hundreds of empty pill packets in my hallway cupboard filling a bag destined for recycling.

Simple in content, the repetition of the word ‘pop’ represents thousands of medications consumed in the past two years to manage my chronic illnesses.

The piece contains just under 500 ‘pops’ which is a small fraction of the packets pulled from my cupboard. Lined up in grid-like formation, each medication has been sealed under a foil covering, now an empty casket.

‘Daily Meds’ speaks to the volume of medications taken around the world each day, and the resulting waste that slips between the cracks unaccounted for.


AUTUMN TANSEY

Autumn Tansey (she/her) is a visual artist, curator and emerging writer with a concept-led practice. Recent career highlights include the Incinerator Art Awards 2024 (Finalist), and The Grieve Project Awards 2024 (Long-listed). Autumn’s practice is informed by her experience living with chronic illness’ and dynamic disabilities.

www.autumntansey.com


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