POPSICKLE, 2022

About the Work

“Popsickle playfully juxtaposes two common objects. One associated with the carefree joys of childhood, the other with the more serious concerns and adult practice of the surgeon. The two items combine to have the handle of the scalpel mimic that of a lollipop stick. The work plays on the notion that the consumer of the popsicle may or may not be aware of the true nature and dangers of the object that lies beneath the sweet, enticing exterior. The work is a visual realisation of the polar extremes of child innocence and adult realities with homage (a nod of the proverbial chapeau) to the talent and dedication of the medical staff at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona a leading European hospital specialising in the treatment of children and adolescents. ”