MICHELLE BELGIORNO | Stairs of Life

Belgiorno’s latest series, ‘Shadows of Time’ embodies her respect for Japanese aesthetics and the traditional practices of ritual and dedication to the task at hand. In turn, her works incorporate Japanese minimalism, repetition, wrapping, the impermanence of Washi paper, a muted palette and subtle suggestion rather than explanation.

“As one who speaks and reads the language but is still an “outsider” (外人Gaijin or outside person), I have peered through the shoji screens and observed the “inside” while reflecting on my own culture and values. Australia and Japan are opposite on so many levels; climate, topography, mono-versus-multi-culture, ancient versus new world. The Yin Yang is fascinating by way of contrast.”