Trollus Negatorius 20240826, Australis, 2024,
acrylic paint and bamboo on xuan paper with accompanying AI voice
(H) 37 x (W) 15 x (D) 20 cm

Trollus Negatorius 20240826, Australis AI Audio

The Latin title "Trollus negatorius": "Trollus" refers to the troll, and "negatorius" comes from "negare," meaning "to deny," indicating a troll that is in denial. The act of trolling involves making inflammatory, disruptive, or provocative comments with the intent of derailing a conversation or provoking others. "Trollus Negatorius" explores the pervasive narratives that resist social progress and portray multiculturalism as a forced imposition, a threat to democracy, and the alleged culprit behind the desecration of colonial memorials. These sentiments reflect a growing anxiety that seeks to cast white culture as a victim of societal change.