Collection: Cristina Metelli - Deep Connections
Deep Connections is a new body of work by Cristina Metelli, featuring paintings inspired by the natural landscape.
Cristina is exploring subjects relating to the perception of spirit of place and a sense of belonging, generated through an emotional and sensorial response to nature and the way in which people can be affected by it.
The exhibition features 3 large, fully-abstract paintings, expressing Cristina's subconscious connection to place, and multiple smaller, more representational works, which capture her fascination with plants, such as banksias, gumtrees and ferns, that she encounters while walking.
This work has been made in response to Cristina's walks in the Adelaide Hills, reminding her of happy childhood memories in the hills of northern Italy, and triggering feelings relating to family, belonging and emotional security. It is also about the healing powers of nature - the energy of trees, green fields, fresh air, and sunlight, which can clear our minds and lift our hearts.
Deep Connections is showing at Hahndorf Academy from March 23 - April 26 2024.
