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BODY PERFORMANCE 2010 - 2018 

The self installations began in 2010 during a residency at Hill End, first forming part of the Illumination series launched in 2012.

In these cinematic works Welch uses her body as an apparatus and the landscape as a tableau. Undertaking performances in the wilderness the artist explores the symbiotic relationship humans have with the natural world to reveal the fragility and strength of both.

The most recent instalment Transformation was commissioned by ArtState NSW and featured at the new art precinct Tremains Mill as a large two channel installation.

NICOLE WELCH - WILDEORNES LAND 2017

Wildēornes Body 2017 (still)

Wildēornes Body 2017 (still)

time-lapse film 10:34min edition of 6 Wildēornes (Old English): a land inhabited only by wild animals. The time-lapse film _Wildēorness Body_ reflects the inherent loss and uncertainty we now face for the natural environment, while simultaneously being a personal acknowledgement of the artist embracing her mortality and the autoimmune disease Lupus that inhabits her body and world. Swathed in a Victorian 1880s chantilly lace mourning shawl, the artist lay on a large mirror that reflects the sky and the canopy of trees above. Through the symbolism of the mourning shawl and the endurance of holding a pose over time, Welch aims to reveal the symbiotic relationship humans have with the natural world, and the fragility and strength of both. Welch spent several weeks at BigCi artist residency near Wollemi National Park where she researched and created this work. To view the film click on FILM in the main menu

Wildēornes Body 2017 (still)

Wildēornes Body 2017 (still)

time-lapse film edition of 6

Wildēornes Body

Wildēornes Body

installation Kandos Museum, CEMENTA 17 Contemporary Arts Festival Kandos

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