Artist Statement
Passionately devoted to material exploration Melanie Feerst ultimately strives to create objects with a sculptural aesthetic and a quirky design sensibility. Unexpected merging of materials delight in the casting process and unlimited curiosity are catalysts to her evolving creative process and her aesthetic is inspired by the visceral body dark humor and Japanese design. She utilizes standard and experimental mold-making fused glass and foundry techniques developed in her studio at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA) and the University of Wisconsin at Madison (MFA).