This intriguing contemporary artwork features a simple rectangular canvas in a muted, earthy tone. The composition is minimalist, with the prominent text "TWO MASKS SIX SHOULDINKS THREE DOORKNOBS" starkly displayed in a matter-of-fact manner. The use of industrial-style lettering and the unfinished, textured surface suggest a focus on the materiality and mundane nature of everyday objects. The artist's intention seems to be a commentary on the underlying meanings and associations we ascribe to everyday items, prompting the viewer to reconsider the significance of these seemingly ordinary elements in our lives. ...
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. ...
