Biography
Mandy Gunn is a British (active in Australia) artist. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG) have featured Mandy Gunn's work in the past.
Mandy Gunn’s work reflects natural and synthetic environments with a particular interest in found and recycled materials. Gunn reimagines a purpose for these materials beyond everyday use by referencing the environmental concern for excessive waste produced through the modern lifestyle.
Constructivism has been a strong influence from early on, which Gunn has carried through her practice today. De-constructing, abstracting, collaging, and assembling commonly used items into sculptural constructions and installations are part of Gunn’s processes, often linked to textile techniques such as weaving. Gunn began her practice with weaving in 1971, experimenting with unconventional discarded materials like recycled film tape and old phone books and transforming these objects into intriguing new forms.
Mandy Gunn frequently exhibits in solo and group shows across Victoria, interstate and internationally. She is also highly experienced in teaching textiles and construction processes, running workshops in galleries, private classes and tutoring in tertiary institutions. She lives and works in the small town of Tarwin Lower.
https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/homepage/416/artists_in_spaces_-_mandy_gunn
https://latroberegionalgallery.com/mandy-gunn/