John Saint Michel's teddy bear sculptures, part of the project 'Round and Round,' delve into themes of childhood memories and trauma while showcasing fragility and resilience. The artist, working between Melbourne and Paris, has a diverse practice that includes installation, fashion, and printmaking. His work often repurposes materials, such as crates used for transporting art, to critique consumerism and question societal values around worth and authenticity. With a deep engagement in emotional meanings behind material culture, he invites viewers to reflect on familiar objects in their lives.
On first glance, John Saint Michel's teddy bear sculptures are comforting and nostalgic. But beneath their familiar forms lies a more complex meaning - an exploration of childhood memories, trauma, and transformation.
By transforming materials used to transport valuable items, the work critiques consumerism and the commodification of fashion and art, questioning how society defines worth and authenticity.
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