Amy Carkeek is an Australian artist whose work investigates the contradictory nature of photography, the commodification of images and objects, and the manipulation of everyday language. Central to her practice is how images and objects can be used to deceive through their context and veneer. Specifically, Carkeek’s practice explores the demise of the American Dream, the impact of the suburban fantasy on Australian culture, and the ongoing oppression of women by exterior forces that have infiltrated the domestic realm of the home.