Project 100 is thrilled to present CINEMA BIANCHINI / A Waking Dream by Marco Maculan & Vanessa Carlesso Bortignon.
Vanessa and Marco are two artists with distinct practices who, while not working explicitly as a collective, share both their daily lives and a common vision of the artistic process.
Through their work, the two aim to extrapolate what humans attempt to suppress during the day—only for it to reemerge in our dreams. It is our irrational side that speaks the language of symbols, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that we often try to evade. Natural elements, imperfect geometries, body parts, and the objects that adorn them converge in their works.
Using ceramics, wood, and fabric, they explore the dual aspects of reality. Fascinated by the 'rite of creation,' in which time is marked by repetitive movements, they connect with their spiritual side, drawing inspiration from the archetypal world.
This exhibition centres on a series of evolving works, created since September 2024 while the artists have been travelling throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Hours:
- Wednesday & Thursday: 11am - 5pm
- Saturdays: 11am - 3pm
- Fridays - Late Night: 11am - 6pm
- Closed Sunday & Monday
Address
- 100 Collingwood Street
- Nelson 7010
Project 100 is thrilled to present CINEMA BIANCHINI / A Waking Dream by Marco Maculan & Vanessa Carlesso Bortignon.
Vanessa and Marco are two artists with distinct practices who, while not working explicitly as a collective, share both their daily lives and a common vision of the artistic process.
Through their work, the two aim to extrapolate what humans attempt to suppress during the day—only for it to reemerge in our dreams. It is our irrational side that speaks the language of symbols, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that we often try to evade. Natural elements, imperfect geometries, body parts, and the objects that adorn them converge in their works.
Using ceramics, wood, and fabric, they explore the dual aspects of reality. Fascinated by the 'rite of creation,' in which time is marked by repetitive movements, they connect with their spiritual side, drawing inspiration from the archetypal world.
This exhibition centres on a series of evolving works, created since September 2024 while the artists have been travelling throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
