My exhibition explores mystical and organic forms of nature. This was initially explored through 2D pieces that were based on photographs that I took. Gradually my work shifted into more decorative wearable art pieces, as I began to explore nature with 3D forms and enjoyed working with wire sculpture. I was inspired by my grandmother who shared her love of gardening with me to create delicate jewelry and wire works with themes of nature. My exhibition showcases delicacy and the intricate and sinuous lines and shapes in nature.
I initially started by working on 2D pieces such as charcoal drawings, mixed media, and acrylic paintings. I represented delicate plants and flowers in the city around me in Plants and Coblestones. The acrylic painting Kamenozoki were heavily inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe and her blending of colors and framing, zooming in on the flowers.
Leaves is an influential piece in my exhibition, as I started to explore thin and delicate shapes and lines from nature with this piece, leading me to work with porcelain clay. I later used this technique for the ceramic masks Disguise of Dryad and Ethereal to express the fragility of the forms I was trying to represent.
I then discovered that wire was one of the best materials to work with to make ‘wearable’ pieces and freely manipulate them into fine and curved lines. I was heavily influenced by the stylised curved forms of Art Nouveau, especially Hector Guimard’s work.
The corset piece Metamorphosis and arm piece The Path of Water were the most successful in capturing the sinuous forms of butterfly wings and water. For Metamorphosis the body of the corset captured the elegant forms of the wings, and the wings made with thinner wire showcase the delicacy of the butterfly wings. While the arm piece successfully captured the swirling sinuous lines and forms of water splashing and swirling. `