Artist Statement
My work is conceptual, living in a world of reflection rather than one of concrete representation. It attempts to give perspective through these forms, allowing one to self-reflect on a certain sense of existentialism that we all should frequently visit. Not to say that the practice is rooted deep in complexity but rather that its minimalism requires thought, any thought. It is no longer about a maker but about the work itself. It lives to question no one but itself, hoping for resolution. Material is clear, often industrial and obviously displayed as honesty in material is honesty itself. The man made is reduced in an attempt at understanding true control, removing or wishing to remove the humanity that is human emotion. Once removed it is maybe possible to admire the concrete, admire the steel, admire the wire and purely look. Who knows if possible. Only a further resolution will tell if this work is at all what it wants to be. Bare work. Bones without flesh.
Bio
Toronto based contemporary artist Marina Diolaiti has been investigating spatial awareness and relations of shape and form for what seems to be a greater understanding of art in space. Through sculpture as well as installation based work, Diolaiti has expanded on these concepts in search of artistic resolutions. Exploring themes of reflection beyond representations of reality, her practice often results in the reduction of the human through the use of man made materials. Her work often resonates with ideas founded in early minimalism and those of modern conceptual art aiming to urge a self reflection within viewers.
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Education
2024 BFA in Sculpture/Installation - Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2021 DCS (Diploma of College Studies) in Visual Arts - Dawson College, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Exhibition Work
2023 N/A. Beaver Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
2022 People’s Hiztory. OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
2021 Making with/Becoming with. Virtual Exhibition Curated by Ella Taylor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
2021 Meraki. Warren G Flowers Gallery, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
2020 Selected: Self Portraits.Warren G Flowers Gallery Curated by David Baumflek. Quebec, Canada
Bibliography & Media
2021 N/A, “End of Year Review: Meraki.”(review) The Plant 7 June 2021. Print
2021 Julianna Joos, “Meraki Catalog” 28 May 2021. Print
Publications
2023 “Serra and Minimalism: the ruins of decency” Fresh meat for the swamp January 2023: p 1-16. Print Zine.
2022 “Eat Girls Eat” Fresh meat for the swamp December 2022: p 1-8 Print Zine.
2022 “Space Music” Distroboto: December 2022, Print Zine.
2022 “Critique of modern artistic reasoning, why do we care about you” Fresh meat for the swamp, October 2022: p 1-16 Print Zine.
Lectures
2023 “Self Introduction” Positions and Practices. OCAD University, Toronto. Artist Talk.
2023 “Self Titled” Professional Practice. OCAD University, Toronto. Artist Talk. Volunteer Work
2020 “Fine Arts Faculty: Biennial 14” Warren G Flowers Gallery March 2020.
Contact
@straberryham
mdiolaiti@ocadu.ca
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