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Melissa Staiger

Made in BKLYN for the BUSH | 2017

"Made in BKLYN for the BUSH" 2017

Made in BKLYN for the BUSH is a large colourful intuitive painting on unstretched canvas with cut-out shapes which allow the forest floor of the outdoor site to peek through and become part of the work. From imagination in her Brooklyn studio, Staiger painted colour to sync with the energy of the ecosystem of this place she has never been to. She is excited to think about wildlife sniffing the work at night and, during the day, humans looking at her work submerged in nature.

statement:

‘Pluripotent’ is the scientific name of cells having knowledge to reproduce themselves and grow new cells. My abstract work encompasses basic shapes such as wavy lines, organic shapes and circles. These forms are not only the building blocks of the cosmos, but also powerful symbols that have been used in many cultures all over the world. I am interested in working with a variety of mediums and materials focusing on colour, textures and movement. I work with natural stones, found objects and colours that conduct energy.

Materials | Acrylic on canvas
Location | Birds Hut
1. Melissa Staiger, Expansion II, 2015. Acrylic paint on birch panel. Photo: Robert Costello.
1. Melissa Staiger, Expansion II, 2015. Acrylic paint on birch panel. Photo: Robert Costello.