Bridget McPeake
Bachelor of Contemporary ArtInstagram — Website
I have engaged in and merged my cultural, spiritual, and artistic interests to develop an intricate body of work - Templom, translating from Hungarian to ‘temple’. Through my studio practice I have chosen to investigate the topics of divine feminine worship and space cultivation through art, drawing upon the Hungarian folk traditions of my maternal ancestral lineage. The installation aims to express spiritual ideas through an ornamental, naïve articulation of scared space. Templom communicates through a myriad of symbolic and archetypal images and objects, the use of Hungarian language, figurative painting, and Hungarian folk patterns. The installation has been created to provide a space where audience members can meditate over the work, and their own inner-world.
Templom
oil, acrylic, twine, clay, recycled beads, eucalyptus nuts, branches, leaves, flowers and various up-cycled materials




My studio practice and process of creation has led me to explore various mediums including acrylic and oil paint, canvas sheet, found natural materials, recycled beads, clay, textiles, body painting, and photography. Theoretically, my practice has led me to explore facets of Hungarian art and folktale, naïve art, folk and outsider art, magical realism, ritual, mythology, and expressions of spirituality in contemporary art. I have been inspired by the practices of many contemporary artists - such as Lindy Lee, Tracy Emin, Maria Izquierdo, and Phillip C. Curtis.
It is my intention that viewers of the work have the opportunity to sit quietly in contemplation of the art in the space provided.
Exhibited Works
Graduation Exhibition
Eliza Abejo
Emily Anderson
Talitha Benson
Chloe Bentley
Olivia Brine
Frances Cohen
Hannah Coleman
Sally Craven
Sienna Crowhurst
Christina Cuthill
Lauren Downton
Ron Edwards
Peter Fitton
Elena Grilli
Bianca Hoffrichter
Alice Hu
Michelle Jacob
Josh Juett
Lucy Keatch
Claire Kennett
Eli Lange
Mary Lawas
Isabel Margot
Sam Matthewman
Bridget McPeake
Sydelle Mullen
Alice Mussared
Renee Pastore
Emma Perry
Caitlin Preece
Rosemary Prider
Izzi Selfe
Miriam Sims
Rosa Slape
Asha Southcombe
Bree Thomson
Ruby Yates
Bachelor of Contemporary Art
Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours)
Contemporary Art
Master of Design (Contemporary Art)
Contact
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