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EVIE HELENA MADDISON

ABOUT

I am a UK-based mixed media artist whose work explores the complexities of the human condition. My ongoing fascination with the nature of existence and the sensory experiences that shape our daily lives has led me to examine my own life on an almost molecular level. Drawing inspiration from philosophies such as Nihilism and Existentialism, I strive to create a visual language that reflects my understanding of my place in the world and, by extension, the constantly evolving world around me.

 

A particular area of interest in my practice is the routine and the mundane. For my BA (Hons) Degree show exhibition at Loughborough University, titled Exhibit B, I created an immersive installation that compiled months of data, tracking my life hour by hour over the span of a year. This piece integrated photography, videography, sound works, and data represented through numbers, words, and graphs. My intention was to invite the viewer into my personal experience, while confronting them with a stark, almost eerie reminder of the relentless passage of time and, ultimately, our inevitable mortality. Exhibit B serves as an introduction to a long-term project dedicated to further exploring the nuances of existence and the inexorable flow of time.

 

Recently, I have become increasingly captivated by the materiality of oil paint, particularly its capacity to express an introspective sentiment through each brushstroke. My work seeks to evoke feelings of discomfort, vulnerability, and fear, positioning the viewer as a voyeur to figures that serve as vessels of self-portraiture.

 

I am also currently Inspired by my deep love for live music. I've channeled my passion for various bands into vibrant paintings that capture the electrifying atmosphere of concert venues. Often commissioned by fellow music enthusiasts, these works aim to immortalise the euphoria of a live performance through the dynamic interplay of imagery and colour.

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