Melinda’s current practice is concerned with intersubjectivity and the latent state of objects and places as potential metaphors. She hopes to continue this development through more project based work and public engagement.
Project Statement
Water as a metaphor can symbolise the human experience, in particular change and adaptability. The Wet Woodlands of the British Isles are increasingly under threat. These cloistered damp environments provide a fertile habitat for many animals, rare plants and ancient trees. They are also extremely important in their ability to help clean our water, providing a buffer against pollutants from industry and helping to mitigate against climate change. There is much to be gained from their preservation.
By contrast, the vast expanse and dry searing heat of a desert is a complete sensory shift on many levels. Yielding woodland ground contrasts with shifting sands, sponge like textures conversely oppose cracked earth and brittle scrub.
In juxtaposing the two environments where water, or the lack of it has had a profound effect, I hope to engage the viewer on an emotional level of connection to the landscape and our interaction with it. Both domains are captivating and entrancing for the beauty and mystery that lie deep within them.
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