Of doubts and dreams

Tender rip was a collaborative project developed by myself and Spence Messih

Artists:  Jos Charles, Brian Fuata, Real Madrid, Spence Messih, Vincent Silk and Ainslie Templeton

Auto Italia, 14 April - 16 June 2019

You can read the press release for the exhibition here.

You can read an interview by Emma-Kate Wilson with myself and Spence Messih about the exhibition here at thisistomorrow.

And a review of the exhibition by Paco Del Ray here.

Travel to produce the artwork for this exhibition was supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Manuela Barczewski

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Manuela Barczewski

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Rob Harris

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Rob Harris

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Rob Harris

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Manuela Barczewski

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Rob Harris

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Manuela Barczewski

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Manuela Barczewski

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Manuela Barczewski

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain,…

Sidney McMahon, Of doubts and dreams, 2019, Dimensions variable Electric hoists, leather, cocktail fountain, baby’s breath (gypsophila), powdered milk, chain, cotton t-shirt, finger condoms, cock rings, bespoke handkerchief, nipple clamp with chain, weight, crystal bowl, English soft set honey, chair, trainers, human hair. Photograph: Manuela Barczewski