Bio:

Annette Bukovinsky is an artist based in Sydney, Australia. Her practice explores the intricacies of humanity’s relationship with nature with the aim of searching for a new ecological philosophy that can address the challenges threatening the vitality of our planet. Her sculptural ceramic forms are often paired with ready-made forms or industrial surplus to investigate growing concerns about contemporary society’s impact on biodiversity and climate change.

As a finalist in numerous art prizes since 2014, Bukovinsky’s work has been exhibited in both commercial and regional galleries and has been acquired for several private collections. Upon completion of her Master of Fine Art at the National Art School Sydney in 2019, Bukovinsky is now one of the inspiring artists represented by Stanley Street Gallery in Darlinghurst, Sydney.

Statement:

My practice largely focuses on investigating humanity's relationship with nature and the search for a new ecological philosophy that can address the challenges threatening the vitality of our planet. Much of my work employs the use of clay. It is a material that is known paradoxically for its strength and fragility. It bears witness to its own state of flux, and given that a ‘state of flux’ reflects my ecological observations, I believe clay has many relatable characteristics that can potentially increase the dialogue regarding the current health of our natural environments.

By utilizing traditional hand-building techniques of coiling, pinching, and moulding, I am able to have a direct and protracted engagement with the clay, enabling a more considered articulation of ideas and concepts. My interest in non-conventional surface applications, such as acrylic paint, shoe polish, bitumen, and timber stains, feeds my desire to explore the nexus between tradition and innovation, and extends the link between structure, surface, and concept.

www.annettebukovinsky.com