"It refers to a painting by Hieronymus Bosch called The wayfarer painted in 1510 where the figure is believed to be choosing a path or possibly the prodigal son returning... A carapace of burden... clothed in the tools to sustain the intrigue of a metaphysical survey. Provisions, art materials, books, papers, bedding, compass and maps, all for the journey through the landscape of the artist's..." http://www.pedestrian.tv/news/arts-and-culture/tim-storrier-wins-the-2012-archibald-prize/69789.htm