Anna Carey

My practice draws attention to universal, ubiquitous topics dealing with the natural world, and natural-scientific phenomena. I entwine scientific knowledge, natural intelligence and spiritual intuition together in my art in a poetic and thoughtful approach. The inextricable symbiosis between humans and the natural world, and seeking the ultimate union that overrides all individuality and identity, are just a handful of my inquiries explored and revered within my art practice. Through a long-term, ever-evolving and intensive research project using nature as an organic reservoir of intelligence, further studies in scientific-geological fields and ancient spiritual disciplines and texts, I am continuously exploring new ways of questioning and understanding ultimately what is still unknown to modern science; Reaching new ways of connecting with where we have originated and evolved from. I believe in the importance of understanding our world on this subtle level, beyond the physicality, using the formless body of art to tell it. 
Using a diverse range of tools and techniques in my practice, prioritising investigation and experimentation, and working with the possibilities given by natural, organic materials, allows me to keep approaching questions and aspects in my art with an open and thoughtful mind. With an intention of sharing my discoveries through my research archives and art works, I hope to at least touch on the act of raising awareness of the inevitable bond we have (always had) with nature, dusting the surface to find our forgotten birthplace. I am working to create an accessible and authentic channel to the breathtaking, natural world, uninterrupted by the intellect and ego. I am interested in engaging my audience in welcoming, interactive and multi-dimensional environments, using handbound books, imagery and sculpture, stop motion animation and installation work, as well as storytelling and poetry.