Rebecca Mansour
‘The final bow’ 2025. Wood, chicken wire, canvas drop cloth, paint, yarn, fabric, junk, 2.3 x 2.3m.
Artist statement
The final bow explores the personal resentment I have towards my artistic practice and the institutions that influence it. The materials for this project were sourced from previous artworks that were made by the caricature of the artist I wanted to be.
The final bow is both a metaphorical and physical bow, signifying the end of this performance as the painted faced artist.
Photographs: Anna Kucera
Acknowledgement of Country
аIJʹÙÍø School of Art & Design stands on an important place of learning and exchange first occupied by the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land that our students and staff share, create and operate on. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples across Australia. Sovereignty has never been ceded.
