Pink, a hue that blooms in quiet spaces.

One in the cradle of life’s embrace,

The other where earth and sky trace.

Both wear their pink like tender dreams,

Silent but full of whispered schemes,

Nurturing life in their own way,

One for tomorrow, one for today.

‘Sacred Spaces’ pays homage to two natural, mystifying bodies, the womb and pink salt lakes. In their shared essence both are sacred spaces. Nurturing and life-giving, tinged with hues of pink representing fertility, quiet power and the mysterious forces that sustain life in different forms.

The pink hue in the womb symbolizes the inception of life, a sacred space where new beings are formed. Pink salt lakes, with their surreal color, symbolise the mysterious process of nature’s creation—formed through unique biological and chemical phenomena. Both represent beginnings, one of life and the other of natural wonders.

In the womb, pink signifies warmth, nourishment, and protection, a safe haven for growth. Pink salt lakes, often rich in minerals, symbolise sustenance, nurturing ecosystems and reminding us of nature's life-giving properties.

The pink in both bodies holds a mystical quality. The womb is a hidden, sacred space, the origin of life itself, while pink lakes evoke a sense of otherworldly beauty and wonder. In both spaces, with their pink hue, they share a deep, symbolic resonance as cradles of life, mystery, beauty and quiet power.

Their unusual color is a reminder of nature's secret, sacred processes.

Angela Mezzatesta is an emerging artist from Naarm-Melbourne who graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art with Distinction at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 2023. Her artistic approach is rooted in a deep connection with the natural world where she bridges the realms of painting and installation. She works with a range of mediums, including foraged earth pigments and plant matter, transforming these raw materials through intuitive staining techniques that reflect the unpredictable beauty of nature.

Her work delves into the intersections of ecology, female health, and sustainability, exploring the profound connections between land, body, and environment. Inspired by the organic forms of natural land structures—such as strata, waterways, and mineral layers—Angela reimagines these formations to echo the intricate patterns of female anatomy. Through this, she draws parallels between the cycles of nature and the inner workings of the human body, celebrating the resilience, vulnerability and beauty inherent in both.

Angela’s work has been recognised with several prestigious awards, including the Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Award from RMIT, the Chapman and Bailey Painting Award, the Julia Ciccarone Highly Commended Painting Award, and second place in the Fortyfivedownstairs Emerging Artists Award.

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