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Her statement is:
Representatives of certain animal species. The expectations, generalizations, beliefs and symbolism around animal themes.
I observe how animals were positioned in ancient cultures and especially how they still have such a powerful part in our everyday surroundings. They are connected also to many industrial materials.
I try to give back their animal powers which the toy makers often try to hide, bring down or deny altogether.
I never make them tell only stories about people, without telling their own story at the same time.
Much more can be found at her website.
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I have received these images of some of the newest work from Mia Maljojoki. Thank you Mia for sending it to me.
The necklace is from her final presentation at Akademie der Bildenden Künste München, München, Germany. The collection is called “ICICLE BALLAD”, Selected works 2008-2010. The materials are plaster, pigment, alginate, paint, plastic, shell, bead, pearl, ruby, string, rubber, strap, silver, gold and stainless steel.
She writes: “I freeze moments. Ice is formed by temperature, pressure, and sometimes the direction of gravity. My work is …
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