Angelina Myers

05/26/2024

Pillow Talk

Angelina Myers, 2024, Sculpture, Pillows and Blanket made from Cotten, White leather, Polyester.

“Pillow Talk” is an installation that invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of intimacy and communication within relationships. The piece features a bed set up on a concrete floor, symbolizing the difficulty some people face in achieving intimacy and engaging in meaningful conversations. The bed is made with black sheets, white pillowcases, and white leather lettering that spells “talk,” emphasizing the central theme of communication. Accompanying the bed is a double-sided black-and-white blanket with two different textures, representing the varied experiences and emotions that come with intimate interactions.

This work underscores the significance of communication in forming and maintaining connections and relationships. It highlights the notion of “pillow talk,” the intimate conversations that might occur before, during, or after physical closeness. The installation encourages viewers to lay in the bed and engage in conversations with someone of their choice, prompting them to activate and enhance their communication skills. By creating a space for these interactions, “Pillow Talk” serves as a powerful reminder of the essential role that open, honest dialogue plays in fostering deeper connections between individuals.

05/26/2024

The le***an Graveyard

Angelina Myers, 2024, sculpture, plaster and dirt.

"The Le***an Graveyard" is a deeply personal and evocative installation that addresses the complexities of sexual identity. The work features plaster cast fingers arranged as headstones in a cemetery-like setting, symbolizing the end of each significant relationship in the artist's life, whether with men or women.

This piece explores the artist's journey through various sexual identities, highlighting the fluid nature of sexuality and the societal pressures to conform to specific labels. The artist's personal struggle with identifying as either straight or le***an, despite experiencing attractions to both men and women, is a central theme. The work emphasizes the often-dismissed identity of bisexuality and the eventual discovery and acceptance of a demisexual identity, which is characterized by the need to form an emotional bond before experiencing sexual attraction.
The artist's own experiences with societal expectations and personal relationships inspired this piece. After a long-term relationship ended, the artist underwent a period of self-discovery and therapy, leading to the realization that demisexuality was a more accurate representation of their identity. This journey is reflected in the symbolic "graveyard," where each finger represents the death of a relationship and the shedding of an outdated label. "The Le***an Graveyard" conveys the message that sexuality is fluid and evolves over time. It challenges the rigid labels society imposes on individuals, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of sexual identity. The work invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences with identity and to acknowledge the validity of all sexual orientations.

The artist hopes that viewers will feel a sense of empathy and understanding when they encounter the piece. By sharing a personal narrative through a tangible and relatable medium, the artist aims to foster conversations about the fluidity of sexuality and the importance of self-acceptance.

02/14/2024

Hearts in Dialogue
Angelina
Sculpture
Planter, red paint.

Exploring the Complexities of Love and Relationships Through Art, Hearts in Dialogue an evocative exploration of love, relationships, and the intricate emotions that define the human experience. In this sculpture, the artist challenges conventional norms by transforming Sweethearts candies into conversation hearts, using plaster as the medium to weave a narrative that is both delicate and resilient.

This artwork employs plaster as a medium, symbolizing the fragility and strength inherent in relationships. The use of Sweethearts candies takes a provocative turn, with over 100 small white conversation hearts bearing rude sayings, crude words, and relatable feelings—subverting the traditional associations of these candies. Plaster hearts, both on the wall and a plinth, create a visual symphony. Mounted on the wall are plaster castings of hands—the artist’s and a lost lover’s—engaged in a tactile conversation. Hearts in Dialogue challenges societal norms associated with love and romance. The contrast between innocent pastel-coloured hearts and provocative red phrases disrupts expectations, prompting viewers to reconsider preconceived notions and engage in a deeper exploration of emotional complexities.

Viewers are invited to actively participate by taking one red heart each and red hearts only, fostering a direct connection to the shared experiences depicted in the phrases. Notice the single yellow heart in the hand on the wall, untouched—a symbol of resilience and self-love.
As you engage with the artwork, consider how your choices contribute to the evolving narrative. Your active participation transforms you from an observer to a storyteller within this collective exploration of relationships.
Explore a spectrum of emotions—joy, sorrow, passion, and resilience—embedded in the artwork. The project prompts reflection on themes of heartbreak and grief, inviting you to connect with the universal and often tumultuous aspects of love.

Please do not take the yellow heart, do not eat the hearts and wash hands after handling.

12/16/2023

Her Garden

Her Garden, a suspended sculpture that encapsulates the profound cycles of life, creation, and existence. This artwork features a pregnant torso intentionally crafted to be hollow, symbolizing the void left behind by pregnancy loss. The torso, suspended in delicate equilibrium, is adorned with vibrant microgreens, sprouting from within.

The microgreens, nestled within the hollow form, serve as a poignant symbol of life, growth, and the potential for renewal. This addition further accentuates the commentary on industrial consumerism and the commodification of the female body. The intentional placement of living organisms on the figure draws a parallel between the growth of these greens and societal expectations surrounding the female form.
The sculpture, bathed in the gentle glow of a pink grow light, emits a transformative radiance, symbolizing the nurturing qualities of femininity and the resilience embedded in the female experience. The juxtaposition of the pregnant, hollow torso adorned with microgreens creates a powerful visual metaphor, inviting viewers to reflect on the commodification of femininity and the subtle ways in which societal structures consume the essence of the female body.

Her Garden
Live plants: chia, flax. Chicken wire, fishing wire, h**p fibres.
Dec 2023
Angelina Myers
Sculpture

Artist 👩‍🎨: .angelina.myers

12/16/2023

Mycelium #2

Mycelium #2 , a sculpture made from raw clay shaped like mushrooms that protrude from wood into high relief figure of a human face sprouts from the network of mycelium that grows in the wood. Inspired by the fascinating intricacies of mycelium, this artwork delves into the profound connection between the natural world's reproductive processes and the bonds formed between romantically committed couples. Mycelium, the intricate network of thread-like structures fundamental to fungal reproduction, plays a crucial role in the blending of DNA when two compatible fungi fuse together, giving rise to new spores and initiating a transformative journey of creation. The capabilities of mycelium echo the connection, devotion, creation, and partnership cultivated between romantically committed couples as they care for each other.

Mycelium #2
Nov 2023
Angelina Myers
Sculpture

Artist 👩‍🎨: .angelina.myers

12/16/2023

I Want to Kiss You

Titled "I Want to Kiss You," the sculpture explores the intricate dynamics of unrequited desire, weaving a narrative of persistence and vulnerability. The male hand, artfully posed, gently cradles the face, creating a powerful metaphor for the longing and yearning that characterize one-sided attraction.
The face, seemingly held aloft like a mask, bears an expression of anticipation and desire. It serves as a poignant symbol of the complexity of human emotions, suggesting that sometimes, individuals wear metaphorical masks to navigate the intricate dance of connection and intimacy.

I Want to Kiss You, beckons observers to reflect on the universal theme of human connection, prompting contemplation on the layers of emotion that lie beneath the surface. The hand-as-mask concept adds an additional layer of metaphor, inviting viewers to ponder the roles we play in relationships and the masks we wear to conceal our true feelings.

I Want to Kiss You
Dec 2023
Angelina Myers
Sculpture

Artist👩‍🎨: .angelina.myers

12/16/2023

The opening

In the evocative artwork titled The Opening, I delve into the profound symbolism encapsulated in the saying, "The eyes are the window to the soul." The piece features clay mushrooms emerging from a wood cut, forming a mesmerizing pattern of multiple eyes growing from the tree's core. This creation serves as a visual exploration of the idea that a person's eyes can reveal intricate facets of their innermost feelings and emotions. The eyes, often considered the conduits to the soul, become a focal point, inviting viewers to contemplate the profound depth within each gaze. Drawing inspiration from the saying, I leverage the symbolism of eyes to communicate the notion that, in the act of meeting someone, we connect not only on a superficial level but also on a soulful and emotional plane. Each eye within The Opening is a testament to the myriad emotions and stories concealed within, waiting to be explored.

The opening
Dec 2023
Angelina Myers
Sculpture

Artist 👩‍🎨: .angelina.myers

11/07/2023

11/07/2023

Hair

The new beauty standard, bushes that do not need taming. Moss overgrowing on the body naturally from the earth.

Artist: .angelina.myers
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11/02/2023

On the gallery floor sits materials derived from nature. A wood round cut at the roots and over grown with moss. Raw clay create a high relief figure of a human face sprouting from the network of mycelium that is beneath the ground.

Angelina Myers 
Wood, Raw Clay, Moss and Rocks. 
October 2023

10/12/2023

Kissing Candy

The core of a tree splits in two, bodies pressed together, close enough they become one. Gold warms from the heat of intimacy and dips from reaching figure tips. Between parted lips, tension builds as the pressed tongues slip into position. Colourful pops of sensation that bringing the taste of shared breath between a first kiss.

Kissing Candy, Angelina Myers. 2023. Wood, plaster, gold leaf, and pop rocks. Sculptures. Calgary Alberta.

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