An exploration into the interconnectedness of life on earth – between human, animal, and plant beings, this exhibition featuring Angela Valamanesh is part of the JamFactory’s Icon series.
This life view, first felt intuitively by the artist; is reinforced through her ongoing research at leading libraries and scientific institutions both in Australia and abroad. Her drawings, ceramic objects, and watercolours are the result of an incredible depth of research, referencing complex scientific, historic, and philosophical ideas. Angela’s imagery stems from micro- and macro- biology, historical anatomical and botanical illustrations, natural history collections, and rare books. Valamanesh’s oeuvre is populated with the animal, vegetable, and mineral with glimpses of microbes, bacteria, pathogens, and spores. The works elicit ambiguity and present a strong sense of personal investigation.
