Maggy Hamel-Metsos’s practice centers primarily on sculpture, where she investigates the dynamic between individual experience and collective cultural narratives. She is fascinated by how language functions through processes of reduction, expansion, and abstraction, applying these linguistic principles both in her use of text and in her selection of materials and forms. By weaving together objects, images, and words, Hamel-Metsos constructs layered meanings that bridge personal memories, mythology, and historical context. She often imbues her subjects with dense, sometimes overwhelming significance, reviving archaic imagery and infusing everyday elements with emotional and vital energy. At the core of her exploration lies a political dimension that navigates the shifting boundaries between public and private realms, while also engaging deeply with questions of naming and the psychological complexity of childhood. Her sculptural practice thus becomes a space where language and materiality intersect, creating rich, poetic dialogues that reflect on identity, memory, and the invisible forces shaping human experience. ...
