Hand embroidery, cotton fabric, silk fabric, glass beads, synthetic pearls, buttons, cotton thread, silk thread
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This is a deliberately literal representation of the Church wearing its shame. Typical of the garments worn by the Pope, it is embellished with close to 500 names of victims and survivors. Hierarchically and in an institutional sense it seemed reasonable that successive popes must take overall responsibility for the crimes committed under their watch, or indeed their own contribution to the policy of secrecy underpinning so much abuse. It was also made clear in the Royal Commission that the Vatican's approach to child sexual abuse was protective of the offender.
Please note, this artwork is currently on exhibition at Belconnen Arts Centre and will not be available for pick-up or delivery until the exhibition has closed. Please check the Belco Arts website for exhibition dates.
mm high
mm wide
mm deep
This is a deliberately literal representation of the Church wearing its shame. Typical of the garments worn by the Pope, it is embellished with close to 500 names of victims and survivors. Hierarchically and in an institutional sense it seemed reasonable that successive popes must take overall responsibility for the crimes committed under their watch, or indeed their own contribution to the policy of secrecy underpinning so much abuse. It was also made clear in the Royal Commission that the Vatican's approach to child sexual abuse was protective of the offender.
Please note, this artwork is currently on exhibition at Belconnen Arts Centre and will not be available for pick-up or delivery until the exhibition has closed. Please check the Belco Arts website for exhibition dates.