Petra Bishai

  Petra Bishai

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Artist statement

My work is part of my Home Taping is Killing Music collection and reflects the

importance that music has in my day-to-day life, in both my contained and uncontained

states.  My work considers how much of our identity is tied up with the

music that we listen to:  the visual memories and the awareness that are evoked on

hearing certain sounds and songs; the reaction that certain music elicits in us all.  What are

you listening to?  Turn up the volume.

Mixed tape, Necklace & Pen, Erase and rerecord with your own mixed tape. Silver, electroformed silver, cassette case, steel and pen. 450 x 100mm. Image: Simon B Armitt. Model: Juliana Formicola

Bio

Petra Bishai’s work is defined by a linear style and pared-down forms. The work is

inspired by urban life reflecting her fascination with living in a large city.  Her collections

explore the paradox of belonging versus alienation and how we adapt and interact with

our surroundings.  Petra considers London life and the transitions that occur in her cultural

environment.  Her observations are translated into work that uses everyday objects

reflecting everyday life and how we fit into the scheme of things.

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