Regenerative Consumption
Liss Fenwick feeds books to termites. It’s a rather crude way to begin talking about their practice—there are many other rich aspects of inquiry, other elements of engagement–but the spectacle is so mesmerising that it seems appropriate to start there. Over the last few years, the Australian artist has been feeding an ever-growing array of books to the termites. They first entered Fenwick’s life when they began consuming the artist's late father’s shed. The destruction of these books by the native inhabitants of the land is a spectacle for sure. Still, it is also about trying to bring a balance and neutrality to the space following the ongoing impact of colonialism. It's a regenerative process that brings forth a possible future...Read the full article in the printed issue. Get OVER Journal 4
