Marija explored connections and continuity between family members of different generations, using her own bloodline as a model, and showed how these can be represented in delightful papier mache figures. Different and vivid colours are used in similar figurines to show generational traits, and the similarities in the figurines demonstrate the continuing family genotype over time. The talk included a description of drafting, method of construction, and finishing. The artist was remarkable in her frank discussion of her purpose and theme, and clear demonstration of achievement of these in the charming feminine figurines. The figurines were shown at this year’s ASV Annual Exhibition at Montsalvat, and she is accepting commission work. In addition she showed an example of other work recently exhibited at Melbourne International Flower & Gardens Show. Marija qualified in Fine Art at RMIT and shares a studio in Carlton. We wish her every success.
Geoff Williams
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