Candy Stevens
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Candy Stevens was raised and lives in Central Victoria where she has a studio at CASPA Gallery in Castlemaine. RED DOOR STUDIO is open Wednesdays and Fridays between 10-3pm With a background in painting and photography, Candy’s work has always explored identity and spirituality.

With a sense of fun and driven by challenge and discovery, Candy’s 3D work has expanded her practice to include interactive, site specific and sensual experiences. 
Experimenting with grass mediums, Candy’s methodology combines ready-mades, welding constructions and working publicly to incorporate her practice within the greater community.
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Artist Statement

Working with organic and recycled materials connects my practice with processes of change. The ephemerality of the art objects produced reflects natural cycles, interconnectedness and temporality exemplifying living organisms
and natural processes. The work is a subtle yet intentional reminder of mortality and the connectedness of all that is living, and serves as a personal reminder of the inevitability and acceptance of change.

Using Australian icons to reflect upon post-colonial identity, recent work examines relations between economics and land use in Australia, drawing on horticulture, agriculture and the real estate market. In relation to cultural and national identity, current work critiques capitalist constructs in recognition of Australian and personal responsibility toward global environmental issues.

Although politically and environmentally inspired, organic artworks take on an endearing quality encompassing both beauty and wonder and an accompanying sense of irony, lightness and hope.

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