BIO
Mélanie Paulin (she/her) is an emerging contemporary artist who works in textiles and printmaking. Her practice centres on self-care, environmental care and motherhood by revisiting and reinterpreting her personal life experiences. Paulin embraces the handmade nature and imperfections of her work and holds a special interest in the acknowledgement and recognition of the many ways that women make art.
A graduate of the Foundation
for Visual Arts program at the New Brunswick College for Craft and Design and alumnus of the ArtsLinkNB CATAPULT Arts Accelerator program, Paulin also holds a PhD in environmental microbiology. She serves on the board of Galerie Sans Nom in Moncton and is a dedicated supporter of her local art community.
Paulin’s work has been supported by artsnb and has been shown at Galerie Sans Nom, Atelier Imago, George Fry Gallery and FICFA festival. She is based in Moncton, New Brunswick from where she mothers, lives, and works.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Through the exploration of textile arts and printmaking, I revisit and reinterpret life experiences, with a particular focus on the themes of motherhood, environmental care, and self-care. My artistic journey has led me on a path to rediscover both myself and the world around me. I'm irresistibly drawn to the tactile nature of my chosen materials, which allow me to engage in the creative process with profound intent. My work highlights the beauty found in imperfections and celebrates the uniqueness of the handmade. I frequently repurpose discarded materials, breathing new life into forgotten textiles, yarns, and papers.
I create art deliberately and thoughtfully, employing repetitive motions that offer a space for my thoughts to intertwine with the movements of my hands. This 'slow making' isn't about the speed of creation; rather, it's a practice that harmonizes with the natural pace of life. By engaging in this deliberate process, I carve out room for personal growth, contemplation, and connection.
In a world that accelerates relentlessly, I invite viewers to engage with my art slowly. I encourage them to linger a little longer, dig a little deeper into the emotions it conveys, and experience the beauty that emerges from the unhurried embrace of creativity.