Charlie Malgat's installation "French Kiss" features a cluster of bulbous, organic shapes in vivid shades of red and pink. These plush forms stack against a white wall, evoking bodily elements while inviting tactile interaction. The piece blurs the line between sculpture and upholstery, creating a tactile yet alien presence. Malgat’s work exemplifies her exploration of the familiar made strange, challenging viewers to reconsider their perceptions of materiality and form, emblematic of her engaging approach to speculative fiction and corporeality. ...
Charlie Malgat fuses video, sculpture, installation, and drawing to investigate the intersections of corporeality, ecology, and speculative fiction. Her works often evoke a playful yet visceral quality, drawing from pop culture, science fiction, and biological references to create immersive environments that challenge conventional perceptions of form and function.
Malgat’s sculptures frequently incorporate tactile materials such as latex, foam, and fabric, inviting viewers to engage both visually and physically. These works often blur the boundaries between different media, merging elements of painting, sculpture, and film to create hybrid forms that resist easy categorization.
Her practice is characterized by a commitment to experimentation and a deep engagement with the sensory and symbolic potentials of materials. Through her work, she seeks to create spaces where the familiar becomes strange, encouraging viewers to reconsider their relationships with the objects and narratives that populate their everyday lives. ...
