ARTIST BIO: HOME
Mira Pedlar's photographic work delves into the realms of tension, fragmentation, and the abstraction of the human form. With an unwavering exploration of gender and femininity, her imagery strikes a harmonious yet often provocative chord. Employing a delicate balance between visibility and a concealed desire, her visuals invite viewers to embark on a journey of unraveling its many layers.
Through the deliberate abstraction of the human form, she constructs enigmatic shapes that intertwine with feminine motifs. These intricate compositions serve as catalysts, challenging the emotional and physical complexities of gender identity. By contorting and reshaping the captured forms, her work sheds light on the intricate tapestry of gender in contemporary society, while provoking deep contemplation and introspection.
EXHIBITIONS:
GREY GARDENS, GRAD SHOW, 2015
FLINDERS LANE GALLERY, EXPLORATION 16, 2016
FLINDERS LANE GALLERY, FRAGMENTS OF THE PHYSICAL, 2017
NEON PARLOUR, MATTER ARTS, 2018
FLINDERS LANE GALLERY, UNDER CURRENTS, 2018
SUN STUDIOS, JUST A HANDFUL, 2018
CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY, SALON, 2019
HOSTEL, SALON HOSTEL, MELBOURNE, 2021
TOP QUALITY PLASTICS, ADULT CONTEMPORARY, 2023
PUBLICATIONS:
METAL MAGAZINE
NICOTINE MAGAZINE
SCHON! MAGAZINE
PARTIAL MAGAZINE
CATALYST MAGAZINE
Through the deliberate abstraction of the human form, she constructs enigmatic shapes that intertwine with feminine motifs. These intricate compositions serve as catalysts, challenging the emotional and physical complexities of gender identity. By contorting and reshaping the captured forms, her work sheds light on the intricate tapestry of gender in contemporary society, while provoking deep contemplation and introspection.
EXHIBITIONS:
GREY GARDENS, GRAD SHOW, 2015
FLINDERS LANE GALLERY, EXPLORATION 16, 2016
FLINDERS LANE GALLERY, FRAGMENTS OF THE PHYSICAL, 2017
NEON PARLOUR, MATTER ARTS, 2018
FLINDERS LANE GALLERY, UNDER CURRENTS, 2018
SUN STUDIOS, JUST A HANDFUL, 2018
CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY, SALON, 2019
HOSTEL, SALON HOSTEL, MELBOURNE, 2021
TOP QUALITY PLASTICS, ADULT CONTEMPORARY, 2023
PUBLICATIONS:
METAL MAGAZINE
NICOTINE MAGAZINE
SCHON! MAGAZINE
PARTIAL MAGAZINE
CATALYST MAGAZINE