We love that the Kyogle region is home to such a vaste range of creative talents from a wide variety of disciplines. Recently, KCM had the pleasure of meeting Bonalbo based artist, Marion Conrow, whose passion for projection, installation and sculpture makes her work quite literally ‘larger than life’.
love making large scale ethereal works that can evoke a feeling or atmosphere. To me, art is about communicating in ways apart from words. This has lead me to create projection sculptures that appear holographic and are interactive. I love lush colours, objects, people, nature and buildings!
So nice to get the chance to talk about your art Marion. You have a very multidisciplinary approach - can you tell us a bit about what you create and why?
Can you tell us first about your connection to the local area?
I have just always had the drive to create since a child. I sustained a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in 2007 from a car accident, .. so now even more I find my mind is constantly inventing things and observing. I always have too many ideas! My arts practice is quiet complex and varied. I 8
Well, I’ve been living in the Northern Rivers since 1988. I am based in Bonalbo, which has such picturesque beauty; huge hoop pines with rustic views, a sense of peace, and it’s quiet. It’s a place where I can think. My Bonalbo studio is a dream. It’s huge my work is usually large scale installations and sculptures - so now I have space to
