I am a visual artist, working in several mediums, and I always hope that my work doesn’t need a literal explanation as I would like viewers to create their own narratives. After learning that AGL intended to recycle the Liddell site, I thought it would be fitting to create my artwork from recycled tin.

I rustled up interesting pieces of tin and scrap metal to form my palette, some of them sourced from the site itself. I then drew up a rough design, shuffling bits and pieces around until my ideas took shape. Often the materials collected will dictate how the design evolves.

As a resident of the Upper Hunter, I was able to visit the Liddell site and meet with people who had worked there. I even had a neighbour who had been involved in its construction. This provided me with an insight into the working conditions and culture of the place that kept our lights on for 52 years.

The Liddell Power Station was an icon on the New England Highway that I drove past twice a week for many years. It had never occurred to me to make an artwork inspired by it. So, I must thank Arts Upper Hunter and AGL for motivating me to go on the challenging adventure that resulted in this artwork.