SEPTEMBER 2024
NORTH GALLERY
Affinity for the Unknown | Melanie Lombard
In my work, I explore the intersection of natural imagery and abstraction through the creation of experimental cyanotypes. This process involves using light sensitive chemicals to produce contact prints, which I make with natural materials like bird nests and leaves. By working outdoors, I invite the environment to play a role in my creative process, fostering a collaboration that embraces the unpredictability of the natural world.
My practice is rooted in the therapeutic potential of art, and I find solace in the unexpected results that emerge from my process. This journey into the unknown allows me to cultivate a deeper connection with my surroundings and to embrace the beauty of uncertainty. Affinity for the Unknown invites viewers to contemplate their own relationship with nature and its mysteries.
Photo credit: Hans Hallinen