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Onela Yalda

Fairvale High School

THE BRIGHT UNKNOWN

Ceramics

Clay, glazes, watercolour

My body of work is inspired by Shaun Tan, detailed botanical drawings, and strange monster plants I found online. Using clay, glaze and watercolour I built sculptures that convey a dream-like state - bright creatures that are half-plant and half-monster. I used strong colours - greens, blues, reds and yellows - with the intention of making each form appear to have come from another world, full of mystery and energy, alive and ready to move. The Bright Unknown represents a place where nature is wild, colourful and unexpected, inviting audiences to experience a world that is strange but full of life and imagination.

My artmaking practice has been influenced by the study and interpretation of the following artists: Shaun Tan, ARTEXPRESS, botanical artists.