Untitled - 2024
In the soft whispers of nature and the gentle touch of the wind, we sense the indelible connection between ourselves and our environment. Every step we take, every decision we make, is embedded in a complex web of life and landscape that both shapes us and from which we draw. The art that emerges from this symbiosis invites us to celebrate and preserve the fragile beauty of this relationship.
The poetic works of Gemma Pepper repeatedly attempt to transcend temporal and spatial boundaries. Parallels between humans and nature reveal both our fragility and enduring strength, characterized by time and care. The basis for these works are cyanotypes which showcase plants revealing the poetic expressive potential of nature. These cyanotypes, an interplay between natural forces and human creativity, are exposed to the sun for a while to capture a fascinating dance of light and shadow.
Every scrap, every piece of paper, every fragment of fabric holds significance. They embody the feeling of belonging to one or multiple places. By mixing different materials such as tinted cyanotypes, fabrics, and newspaper texts, stories manifest themselves in the collages. These images are like melodies or poems that narrate the rhythm of life. Every breath, every flap of a bird's wings, every gently flowing river, every mountain, reminds us of the indelible bond that connects us to this world.