Circus VI
| CCAC #: | 0009 |
| Artwork title: | Circus VI |
| Artist(s): |
Albert Adams |
| Year made: | 2006 |
| Artwork type: | Paper |
| Medium: | Lithograph on paper |
| Framed dimensions (in mm): | 760 x 560 |
| Edition: | 25/25 |
| Artwork series: |
Circus |
| Source: | Donated by Edward Glennon |
| Year acquired: | 2009 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Current location: | In storage |
| Signage: | Circus VI (2006) is a lithograph on paper by Albert Adams and forms part of his Circus series. The work uses the circus as a metaphor for human society, exploring ideas of control, performance, and repetition. The monkey figure appears as a symbol of vulnerability and burden, reflecting themes of inequality, suffering, and injustice. The use of contrasting colours adds visual intensity, reinforcing the emotional impact of the work and bringing the series to a strong conclusion. |
| Themes: |
Inequality |
| Constitutional links: |
Equality - constitutional value (section 1a, section 9) Human dignity - constitutional value (section 1a, section 10) Freedom of expression (section 16) |
| Related constitutional cases: |
National Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Equality v Minister of Justice (1998) |
Caption: This work is similar in appearance to CCAC #0008 but contains pink and yellow - it is a distinct work.
Photographer: Staff
Photo copyright: CCT
NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.