Evan Pank – Masked Up

Artist Statement

Drawing from experiences as a football supporter in Australia and abroad, the work explores the organised chaos that is hidden in plain sight.  Imagery from football supporter culture, banners, flags, chants and flares, shared with street protests across the globe and clashes with police.  These emotive scenes can represent political ideals, social justice, rivalries or the sheer ecstasy of a ball going into the back of a football net and in some cases, these displays of political protest are found on the football terraces or the movement and clash of supporters is found on the street.