Sculptural Planes by Michele Bryant
Laser cut and engraved cast acrylic destination planes in three shapes
Dimensions: Approx 60mm wingspan, 4mm thick
Michele Bryant - Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
As a New Zealand contemporary artist, my work explores the relationship between identity, belonging, and how location influences personal decision-making. Growing up in rural New Zealand, the landscapes - forests, horses, and expansive skies - shaped my understanding of how our connection to place impacts who we are.
A key theme in my art is flight, symbolized by aeroplane and glider motifs, representing both literal and metaphorical journeys. These images of departure and movement reflect the decision-making process inherent in travel and relocation - the tension between staying grounded and seeking new horizons.â
Recurring symbols like trees and horses evoke the pull of home and nature, reflecting the complexity of leaving and returning. I also incorporate text and numbers, personal markers that capture moments of departure, return, and the choices that shape them, adding layers of memory to each piece.
Working across a variety of media including printmaking, wood, and resin, I create tactile, emotional works that invite reflection on identity, place, and the transformative decisions we make. My hand printed fine art speaks to universal themes of home, freedom, and personal growth, encouraging viewers to consider how place shapes our paths in life.
Sculptural Planes by Michele Bryant
Laser cut and engraved cast acrylic destination planes in three shapes
Dimensions: Approx 60mm wingspan, 4mm thick
Michele Bryant - Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
As a New Zealand contemporary artist, my work explores the relationship between identity, belonging, and how location influences personal decision-making. Growing up in rural New Zealand, the landscapes - forests, horses, and expansive skies - shaped my understanding of how our connection to place impacts who we are.
A key theme in my art is flight, symbolized by aeroplane and glider motifs, representing both literal and metaphorical journeys. These images of departure and movement reflect the decision-making process inherent in travel and relocation - the tension between staying grounded and seeking new horizons.â
Recurring symbols like trees and horses evoke the pull of home and nature, reflecting the complexity of leaving and returning. I also incorporate text and numbers, personal markers that capture moments of departure, return, and the choices that shape them, adding layers of memory to each piece.
Working across a variety of media including printmaking, wood, and resin, I create tactile, emotional works that invite reflection on identity, place, and the transformative decisions we make. My hand printed fine art speaks to universal themes of home, freedom, and personal growth, encouraging viewers to consider how place shapes our paths in life.
