[1] This rural upbringing saw him raised near the Wombeyan Caves Marble Quarry, which operated continuously from 1915 – 1997 before being closed due to decreasing demand and environmental concerns.
Growing up listening to stories of displacement fostered a strong interest in migration and his mother's relocation to Australia, something he continues to explore through his art works.
[3] Seton honed his craft through internships and residencies with Italian carving studios, an experience that continues to influence his work.
[5] He frequently works directly with contemporary political issues,[6] such as Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers,[7][8] and questions of conflict and nationhood.
The installation referenced an event of May 2013, in which 28 life jackets were found washed ashore the Cocos Islands, a known departure point for refugees attempting to reach Australia by boat.
In 2012 Seton showed his solo exhibition Elegy on Resistance at Art HK, featuring as its centerpiece Soloist (2012), a lone hooded figure sitting cross-legged.