WONDERLAND
Alissa Bilodeau
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
WONDERLAND
Inspired by the concept of ecological habitat, Alissa Bilodeau knits biological outgrowths that seem to proliferate like ground cover with features of carnivorous plants, anemones, and mushrooms. The plush installation WONDERLAND appears to sprout from a dreamlike garden and invade the exhibition space. The tree-like structure layered with animal, plant, and aquatic textures and shapes shimmers in gleefully artificial colours. With this singular arch, the artist has created a portal that opens a breach into the imaginary.
Year created: 2023
Year created: 2023
Technical specifications
Materials: Synthetic fur, aluminum, plywood, synthetic wool, stuffing, sequins, and rhinestones
Number of d’items: 1
Dimensions: 7’5” x 17’8” x 8′
Notes: The artwork is composed of five sections assembled with mecanic screws.
Number of d’items: 1
Dimensions: 7’5” x 17’8” x 8′
Notes: The artwork is composed of five sections assembled with mecanic screws.
ARTISTE
ALISSA BILODEAU, QUEBEC
Alissa Bilodeau creates textile-based sculptural installations with metamorphic forms and surfaces evocative of invasive organisms. Her work suggests plant life re-encroaching on the human world and asks us to reimagine our relationship with natural ecosystems.
Alissa Bilodeau holds a BFA from Université Laval and a diploma in sculpture from the Maison des métiers d’art de Québec. She has exhibited widely, including a dozen solo exhibitions and world-class events such as the Paris Biennale internationale des métiers d’art et création.
Alissa Bilodeau holds a BFA from Université Laval and a diploma in sculpture from the Maison des métiers d’art de Québec. She has exhibited widely, including a dozen solo exhibitions and world-class events such as the Paris Biennale internationale des métiers d’art et création.
