inspiration...
Picture left: Installed in October 2008
Picture right: digital render
NEW PUBLIC ART COMMISSION - 545 Queen Street, Brisbane
February 2008, I have been commissioned to design the public art for the foyer of the newly redeveloped office building situated on 545 Queen Street, Brisbane. The building is positioned in the gateway between the Fortitude Valley and the Brisbane City.
My concept is to create 3-4 large pod forms inspired by the Moreton Bay fig trees on the West and the Brisbane River on the east of building. I wanted to design a stylized organic form that reflects the environment in which it is situated. The shadow is the key design feature of this sculpture.They will be fabricated in either copper or brass with an organic looking patina.
Image to the right is the concept proposed and has been approved and I am now commencing the Design Development stage.
New Outlets in EUROPE
Now in Stavanger, Norway
I have a new outlet in
Coming soon to
Some of my work will be retailed through a private gallery, Heafford & Hall in Clapham,
New stock in Outlets?
Love and Clutter - Hobart, Australia
242 Gallery - Launceton, Australia
and
Gullsmed Kluge - Stavanger, Norway
3rd INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF KYTHERASISMOS: 21st August 2008, Kythera, Greece.
Recently, I have recognised my Greek heritage and am registering greek citizenship. In doing so, I have been noted by the Kytherian population in Brisbane. During this year's Symposium in Greece, I will be recognised for my achievements in Cultural Arts as a Kytherian youth.
(I'm just flattered I'm still considered a youth! )
image to the right: On a bike ride around Stavanger, Norway.
New section on my journal page of some sketches...
image above: On a bike ride around Stavanger, Norway - i took this photo watching the sun set over harbour .image below: Pretty trees!!!!! taken in Richmond Park, London.
Final tree dimensions are 8220 x 1800mm. The main tree is cast aluminium, buds are cast bronze. Lighting is ¼ watt LED light per bud.
INSTALLED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: June 2008
I have been commissioned to design the key sculpture to be situated in the courtyard of the Mater Mother's Ward in South Brisbane.
I highly recommend visiting the sculpture at night where you can take advantage of enjoying the buds light up. A little detail designed for the residents of the hospital during their stay.
ARTIST STATEMENT
The inspiration for this 8.2 metre high sculpture was an amalgamation of the Moreton Bay fig trees found in Aubigny Place, the pregnant form, and the sisters of mercy - all of which are the essence of Mater Mothers' hospital.
I instigated the concept with numerous copper tree forms with an intention to create an inviting and enchanting atmosphere to the courtyard for residents and visitors to the maternity ward. From a distance, visitors will see a tree of positive energy, representing life with the branches and illuminated buds reaching towards the natural light. On closer inspection however, i aimed for a deeper interaction with the sculpture for the women that share its location. The curves of the sculpture subtly reference a full term pregnant figure. The lines imply a sensual, maternal quality while the surface textures, created from Moreton bay fig tree bark, leaves and roots, are intimate and alluring through their tactile nature.
This is my first public art commission and has been an enjoyable journey developing my ideas and working through the fabrication processes. I would like to humbly acknowledge and thank the wonderful team at Urban Art projects for their dedication, hard work and support for this project.
Marisa Molin
Click below to see artworks by all artist involved in the Mater Hospital project. Artists include:
http://www.uap.com.au/html/08_08_21/email/index.htm
SINGAPORE FASHION WEEK : Red Island
From my trip to Singapore in Nov/Dec 2007 for Singular and Multiple, I was invited to be involved in Singapore Fashion Week 2008. The 7 Tasmanian jewellers selected are branded under the collective of RED ISLAND . We are the only Australian designers to be represented in this year’s Singapore Fashion Week. This will take place at Raffles City and Curiocity Gallery in March 2008.
Retail Bazaar
28 march – 6 April
Level 3, New Atrium, Raffles City Shopping Centre , Singapore .
Trunk Show
A VIP event specialising in one-off pieces and limited editions.
29 march – 30 march,
Raffles City Convention Center Function, Level 4, Singapore
31 march – 6 April
Curiocity Gallery, 38 Bencoolen street , Singapore
2007 SOMERVILLE HOUSE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE OF AN OLD GIRL: IN THE ARTS
I have been awarded the first annual Somerville House Award for an outstanding achievement of an Old Girl: in the arts.
Symbiosis - the relationship between the body and adornment
Symbiosis is a close ecological relationship between the individuals of two (or more) different species. Sometimes, a symbiotic relationship benefits both species. Sometimes however, one species benefits at the other’s expense, and in other cases neither species benefit.
Symbiosis, in relation to my project, is a collection of adornment inspired by Tasmania fungus and saprophytes and its relationship with its environment. I have replaced fungus with adornment and the environment with the body. These works aim to redefine jewellery as simple objects of desire and create adornment that relates to the part of the body it belongs to by feeding or growing from it. The work is part of the wearer and not just an item that is worn for decoration.
OPENING NIGHT: 15th June 2007
s.p.a.c.e. gallery. Scotch Oakburn College,
85 Penquite Road, Launceston.
Exhibition continues till 29 June 2007
Gallery opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
A quick visit to some protesters in the Upper Florentine (South West Tasmania) was an insight to a great casue this wonderful bunch of people struggle to protect!
Visit www.coolforests.org for an insight.
For those who may be confused - as of August 2004 I have changed my name from Marisa Comino to my grandmother's maiden name - Marisa Molin. The name might be different, but it is still little old me. :)
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