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MELANIE FITZMAURICE
Headspace/Snowspace


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  • Headspace/Snowspace

    Melanie Fitzmaurice, 2011

    Upon arriving in Finland I was intrigued to discover the contrast between Haukivuori’s intimate, intense and entirely white landscape, compared to the distant horizon of the dry and familiar surroundings of my home in rural Victoria, Australia.

    Having rarely seen snow settle on the ground in Australia, let alone accumulate, I was overwhelmed by the density of the white-coated surfaces. I am captivated by the way snow creates a ‘visual padding’ for the landscape, disguising forms and reflecting light, often creating a brilliant glare that can distort the way that the immediate environment is perceived.

    During my time at SAKSALA ArtRadius I have investigated new felting processes and produced crocheted, machine-felted sculptures. I am fascinated by the potential of this process when applied to these more complex, three-dimensional forms.

    Headspace/Snowspace comprises three new sculptures that are unified by a predominantly white surface, mimicking the snow-covered environment. My conceptual focus for this residency has been History/Geography/Psychology, where each of the artworks exhibited reflects on one of these words. These sculptures draw on influences taken from my life in Australia, including personal memories and family photographs, combined with influences gained in Finland such as newly discovered felting processes and the physical nature of snow.

    To contact Melanie or to see more of her sculptures please visit www.melaniefitzmaurice.com

    Arts Council Finland
    AllaprimA foundation the Netherlands
    AREFS taide ja kulttuuri ry
    The Freedman Foundation


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