Nichol Marsch

Nichol Marsch (she/they) is a Metis artist from rural Manitoba (Treaty 1 Territory). Working primarily in multimedia sculptural installation, her practice is self-reflective and explores concepts of social constructs, determinants of identity, place and invariability. Through abstraction and a focus on process and materials, her work represents lived experiences, observations of living within social structures, and dealing with superfluous habitual/mundane acts. Marschs' installations often combine traditional craft with contemporary practices; an example was showcased in Lens Reflex (2020) A Manitoba Craft Council’s exhibition.

"My practice is not bound to one process or materials; I oscillate between mediums and employing various methods of working within and across series. My work involves the use of materials such as found or collected objects and traditional art materials. Found objects are those stumbled upon, and collected objects hold more meaning and memory; collections in the context of my work form over various timelines: a couple days to over a decade. Materials that carry signifying markers that point to masculinity/femininity and that elicit emotions through triggering textures, colours and meanings are particularly important to my practice. Bringing into play colour psychology, the use of white or the absence of colour, helps to convey notions of sterility, institutionalisation, and invariability.  

Regularly I make use of abstraction to engender new ways of exploring or understanding without the distraction of distinct representational patterns. Repetitive thoughts and actions executed during production serves as a means of catharsis and forms an essential element of my work."

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