Artist: Isobelle Sirianni
Photograph: Christine Sayer
Location: Old Fire Station, View Street
Why did you decide to take part in Next On Now?
I decided to become part of the Next On Now because I have always had a passion for art however I have lacked the confidence to branch into new areas and exhibit my work. Collaborating with an experienced artist mentor and other local artist has provided me with the help and support I have needed to pursue my ideas and concepts.
What has it been like working alongside other artists in Bendigo with guidance from a mentor?
Working with other artists and an artist mentor has been a fantastic experience. I have been able to communicate ideas in an open and supportive environment while feeling inspired and motivated by the others feedback and comments.
Working with other artists and an artist mentor has been a fantastic experience. I have been able to communicate ideas in an open and supportive environment while feeling inspired and motivated by the others feedback and comments.
What has been the inspiration behind your work?
My work has been inspired by the birth of my first nephew Lewis Neely which has resurfaced memories of being a child. Scale, shape and texture has been a major aspect of reflecting on these childhood memories.
My work has been inspired by the birth of my first nephew Lewis Neely which has resurfaced memories of being a child. Scale, shape and texture has been a major aspect of reflecting on these childhood memories.
Have you been experimenting with new art forms and/or techniques for your work?
This project is an installation of soft sculptures which is a new area for me to work in. I have found installation challenging however very rewarding. My artworks have always been in a 2D format therefore, working in 3 dimensions has opened up new possibilities and experimentation.
This project is an installation of soft sculptures which is a new area for me to work in. I have found installation challenging however very rewarding. My artworks have always been in a 2D format therefore, working in 3 dimensions has opened up new possibilities and experimentation.
Describe your work in 5 words.
Soft, nurturing, soothing, tense, encasing.
Soft, nurturing, soothing, tense, encasing.
Who and/or what inspires you?
My nephew has been the inspiration for this project. I am always inspired by the personal experience and events happening in the world around me with inspired new ideas and thoughts. Artists such as Kate Rode and Del Kathryn Barton inspire me as I am interested in ideas on nature and nurturing. Working with an artist mentor (Kate Stone) has also been hugely inspiring and confidence building.
My nephew has been the inspiration for this project. I am always inspired by the personal experience and events happening in the world around me with inspired new ideas and thoughts. Artists such as Kate Rode and Del Kathryn Barton inspire me as I am interested in ideas on nature and nurturing. Working with an artist mentor (Kate Stone) has also been hugely inspiring and confidence building.
Where do you hope to be in 5-10 years time?
In the future I hope to be working as an artist and collaborating with people of all ages and demographics. I hope to work as a resident artist nationally and internationally where I can gather inspiration and research to develop new and exciting artworks.
In the future I hope to be working as an artist and collaborating with people of all ages and demographics. I hope to work as a resident artist nationally and internationally where I can gather inspiration and research to develop new and exciting artworks.
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