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@gun_shy_design – artist statement – installation (47 words - this very short artist statement captures the visual style of the work in an informal and impactful statement)

Melbourne, Australia 
@gun_shy_design is RMIT alumnus  (RMIT University Gallery)
Courtesy of the artists  

@gun_shy_design (Designer), @ihateprozac (Performer), @mikewnguyen (Performer), @markgambino_ (Video), @mileslemonade (Stylist) 
 
#texturalintercourse 
Mixed media installation  
 
[What] #texturalintercourse is a magnificent, OTT, tongue in cheek, contemporary, psychedelic, psycho-sexual journey. A pop subversion exploring fetish in the everyday normality of life.[end What] [Context] It’s a mad world out there…. Who knows what’s really on people’s minds or behind closed doors…..[end Context] [Intent]Interact with our piece and hashtag #texturalintercourse lovers. [end Intent]
 
[Acknowledgement] Thanks to @honchodisko and all the beauties at the 200th Birthday that wrote on our toilet wall lining. We love you! [end Acknowledgement]

©Copyright @gun_shy_design
Melbourne, Australia
@gun_shy_design is RMIT alumnus

Parts of the statement
What – description of the installation
Context – how it links to contemporary culture
Intent – audience interaction
Acknowledgements