25 x 15 cm | 9 x 5 in
Subject: Animals
Tags: Dog, Attachment, Fairy Tale, Animal
Original ceramic in stoneware on (freestanding).
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Marileze Canlas, a 2024 BA Fine Art Painting graduate from the University of the Arts London, creates captivating works that blur the lines between human and animal forms through anthropomorphism. Her art explores themes of lucidity and fantasy, focusing on small-scale figures that embody both characteristics.
Utilising ceramics, painting, and installation, Canlas materialises surreal visuals that challenge viewers' perceptions of reality and the boundaries between species. Her hybrid creatures serve as metaphors for the complex experiences of mental health, inviting audiences to confront their own perceptions of self and other.
The juxtaposition of comfort and disturbance is evident in her work, as these figures evoke familiarity while unsettling viewers with their human-like qualities. This tension creates an uncanny atmosphere that reflects the ambiguity of identity.
Canlas works on an intimate scale, creating small ceramic figures and paintings that invite close examination. By combining human and animal characteristics in her anthropomorphic creations, she offers a unique perspective on mental health experiences, encouraging viewers to reconsider their understanding of perception and identity.