Visual Arts Maker: Macro-Micro by Bryony Simcox (Nexus 2022)

Macro-Micro by Bryony Simcox. Bryony’s large-scale collage is constructed entirely from hand-cut paper pieces, built up from images sent by local people in answer to the question “what makes this place glow?”. Pushing against the traditional glossy imagery used to promote a place, the work takes on a striking abstract form when seen from down the carriage, while inviting people to dive into idiosyncratic and personal details up close. Bryony Simcox is an urbanist, optimist and maker who studied architecture at Newcastle University. She works with hand-cut paper collage to draw together diverse imagery into playful and surreal scenarios referencing architecture, travel and the human form. Bryony’s creative practice includes previous exhibitions in Sydney and Valencia and producing art for sale. This is the largest hand-cut project Bryony has worked on. One of four artists each won a unique commission to create major works for the interior of Metro’s new train fleet. Metro will be the first urban transit system in the world to feature permanent art inside trains when the new fleet enters service, thanks to a project led by Nexus and funded by Arts Council England through its National Lottery Project Grants programme. Read more about the project here. Four major new permanent artworks are unveiled for new Metro trains |