Deadly Sins: Acedia, Invidia and Superbia

Gallery: St Clements Hospital, Bow (2013)

Dimensions: 2m x 0.5 x 0.5m

Date: 2013

Materials: Steel, grapes, birds and butterflies, fabric

These magical wands, inspired by poisonous plants, reflect society’s censorship of giving in to sins such as lust, greed and envy whilst immersing everyone from childhood with a constant barrage of temptation.

This piece was exhibited as part of Compulsion at Shuffle Festival in 2013.

All artwork by Miranda Housden