Ipomoea Sofa blossoms in the company of others and provides an inspiring space for people to come together. Using a thermochromatic ink, the Ipomoea flowers remain invisible until the heat from the bodies of those sitting on the sofa ‘activates’ the ink and the flowers are revealed. The plant depicted on the fabric is Ipomoea Costata, or yala (bush potato) to Pintubi and other central desert peoples. The plant is native to Central Australia and flowers after desert rains.

Ipomoea Sofa

2009

Thermochromatic Ink, digital print, plywood, Laminex, stainless steel components

780 x 530 x 1200mm

Makers; Oscar Prieckaerts, Jodie

This work was previously known as Yala Sofa and referenced Indigenous culture. As it was not developed with or for the benefit of Indigenous people it has been renamed without direct use of Pintubi language. The original experience and people inspired this piece, and continues to honour the care and custodianship of the First Peoples for yala and all the species of the central desert nations. The intention and experience of the work remains as intended; a celebration of people coming together.