2023 Grad Show

Sydney Paquette

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Painting

I examine the narratives and personalities that emerge from a single object or thing, and what it means to put it in dialogue with other objects. I explore this by creating uniquely shaped wall-hanging works that incorporate wood, textiles, ceramics and personal belongings. I enjoy taking objects out of their normal context or function and using them in unpredictable and provisional ways, reinterpreting familiar objects in order to create ambiguity and open up new areas of inquiry. My process involves working with the wall to explore the interaction of objects through instillation and what makes the work whole and part of a space.

High Sleeper Sculpture - wood, metal, plastic, acrylic, metal hinge clip, Ikea clip, ear plugs.
Aurora Sculpture - acrylic, birch wood, clay, mesh drywall tape, climbing rope, metal hinge clip, crystal.
Routine Sculpture - tile, acrylic, plastic, ear plugs, metal, chain, Ikea furniture, cord, hair straightener, clip.
Leo Sculpture - stump sock, macramé cord, metal rings, metal plates, carabiner, wood, acrylic, polyurethane tubing, metal clip, snack bag clip, plastic.

Hanging: Lounging

Hanging: Lounging AUArts Grad Show IMG_2386
High Sleeper Sculpture - wood, metal, plastic, acrylic, metal hinge clip, Ikea clip, ear plugs.
Hanging: Lounging AUArts Grad Show image 2
Aurora Sculpture - acrylic, birch wood, clay, mesh drywall tape, climbing rope, metal hinge clip, crystal.
Hanging: Lounging AUArts Grad Show IMG_9120
Routine Sculpture - tile, acrylic, plastic, ear plugs, metal, chain, Ikea furniture, cord, hair straightener, clip.
Hanging: Lounging AUArts Grad Show images 3
Leo Sculpture - stump sock, macramé cord, metal rings, metal plates, carabiner, wood, acrylic, polyurethane tubing, metal clip, snack bag clip, plastic.
Stretch Sculpture, wood, stonehenge paper, acrylic, snack bag clip, frosted mylar, Ikea furniture, plastic, light, chain.
24h Condo Break Painting - birch panel, acrylic.
Viola Sculpture - birch wood, acrylic, mesh drywall tape, climbing rope, snack bag clip, bike light.
Beg Sculpture - birch wood, acrylic, metalized mylar, copper chain, metal plate, bolts, metal ring, crochet bag.

Repose: Comfort

Repose: Comfort AUArts Grad Show IMG_2056
Stretch Sculpture, wood, stonehenge paper, acrylic, snack bag clip, frosted mylar, Ikea furniture, plastic, light, chain.
Repose: Comfort AUArts Grad Show IMG_2045
24h Condo Break Painting - birch panel, acrylic.
Repose: Comfort AUArts Grad Show image 4
Viola Sculpture - birch wood, acrylic, mesh drywall tape, climbing rope, snack bag clip, bike light.
Repose: Comfort AUArts Grad Show img 5
Beg Sculpture - birch wood, acrylic, metalized mylar, copper chain, metal plate, bolts, metal ring, crochet bag.

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