In Nesting and Wrapped, Natalie Ciccoricco collages ruminations on nature and grief — Colossal
Natalie Ciccoricco’s elegant pieces blend delicate geometric shapes with organic forms. Artists often use found materials, threading colored string through handmade paper. in her ongoing Nested In the series, fibers wrap around small branches, gently interrupting otherwise detailed shapes—reminiscent of the ability of trees themselves to grow around fences and other obstacles.
Ciccoricco also recently worked on a project called wrapped, A profound exploration of loss and grief. Small panels with colorful images are collaged and then tightly wrapped with gauze tape.
The series emerged as a deeply personal response to the sudden loss of her son and truly encompasses the emotions and experiences that art can describe. “These are not gloomy artworks, but rather expressions of radical acceptance and surrender to love and grief,” she said in a statement.
The artist has long been interested in the various ways in which paper and fiber interact, from collaging found photographs with yarn details to handcrafting custom-shaped papers. Lately, she has focused on commissioned work, including from Nested The series took place at a hotel called Alila Ventana in Big Sur, California.
“Between my own personal grief and the current state of the world, I feel like my art practice has become an important pillar in my life,” Cicolico shared. Her practice – and her work – conveys a sense of calm, order and harmony. “It is both a bondage to the beautiful and familiar and a quiet resistance to all the fear, hatred and violence we are witnessing now.”
For more information, visit the Ciccoricco website and Instagram.
