Second Life Series
UPCYCLING Art
For years, I’ve held onto a collection of objects—old paint tubes, canvases, fabrics and other materials—that carry traces of past creative journeys. These items, once destined for disposal, now find new purpose as the foundation of my art.
The Second Life Series breathes life into these forgotten fragments, transforming them into fresh creations imbued with meaning. Through these materials, I explore my vision of life, crafting connections that reflect the ties between people across time. The knots and interwoven elements in my work symbolize bonds that endure, an indestructible testament to resilience and unity. Each piece is not only a reimagining of the materials but also a celebration of the unbroken links that shape our shared human experience.
Finally, the Second Life Series serves as a bridge between the past and the present, honoring the history embedded in each material while inviting new interpretations and possibilities. Through this process, I find joy in giving these objects a second chance, just as life often offers us opportunities to renew, rebuild, and reimagine. Each creation becomes a dialogue between what was and what could be—a testament to transformation, continuity, and the beauty of connections that withstand the test of time.
ODESSA
A structured sculptural lineage
ODESSA is a sculptural lineage born from the Second Life series. Built from upcycled materials sourced from the studio, everyday objects, and fragments collected from second-hand spaces, each sculpture performs a transformation, from function to presence. These materials have already lived. They carry traces, prior uses, and layered temporalities.
The act of assembly does not seek repair or nostalgia, but an active mutation of matter. ODESSA operates as a matrix, defining a shared origin from which autonomous and irreducible forms emerge.
Each sculpture is given a name in relation to its presence and internal tension: Impassive, Resilient, Fragmented, Sovereign…
These names do not describe. They suggest.
Together, the works form a descent of singular figures where memory becomes structure and matter becomes identity. ODESSA examines transmission, persistence, and the multiplicity of female identities within a culture shaped by consumption and disappearance.
Madame Rise
