Cece Marin, Summer AiR - July to September 2025

Driven by an ever-present curiosity and infused with a playful spirit, my creations are a tribute to the magic inherent in our natural world. Through the interplay of colours, textures, and forms, I invite observers to rediscover the enchantment that hides within the ordinary and evoke a sense of wonderment. By creating my own pigments from foraged and cultivated materials, I experiment with how the natural world can shape not just the subject of my work, but the medium itself. This process deepens my connection to my surroundings, allowing each piece to carry a sense of place and season.

Continuous exploration with new techniques and materials is integral to my creative journey. Experimentation allows me to push the boundaries of my imagination and reveal new possibilities within my artistic practice.

During the residency, I will invite participants into a collaborative exploration of nature based creative expression. Rooted in the use of botanical inks, natural dyes, and ecoprinting, our sessions will centre on shared learning, curiosity, and the joy of making together. We’ll carry colour as a common thread throughout the residency - working with the same natural materials in different ways to explore how context, technique, and collaboration shape outcomes.

For example, we might use oak galls to produce a rich, medieval-inspired black ink; oak leaves to create layered contact prints on fabric; or oak gall solutions to prepare textiles for dyeing. These practices offer an entry point into deeper conversations about process, reciprocity, and our connections to place, materials, and each other.

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