Embodied with soft fluidity, Marie Aubeline Hiot’s practice is always developing, transitioning from a treatise on the female form to a playful yet highly sophisticated sculptural works that hero the soft sweetness of decadent desert. Textured gelato canvases and melting ice-pop sculptures entice you, flooding your senses with memories of flavour and feel, an indulgence that is utterly captivating.
“Texture plays a pivotal role in these works. Inspired by my background as a pastry chef, I use modelling paste to build up thick, sculptural layers that resemble the creamy richness of gelato. Each brushstroke is carefully applied to create a tactile experience, inviting viewers to almost taste the art. My pastry skills come into play as I mix and thicken the paste, much like perfecting a recipe, ensuring the textures are rich, full, and balanced. This process transforms the surface into something that feels indulgent, turning paint into an experience that goes beyond the visual...” Marie explains.
In its questioning of forms, movements and shapes, Marie’s practice has an innate reflectiveness and a simplified beauty. Her deep appreciation for food and its role in bringing people together translates into an exploration of the sensory and emotional connections people have with food, with the ultimate goal of making people happy.
There is a joyous sense of movement in these works, pushing the boundaries between 2D and 3D, and blurring the line between painting and sculpture. Vibrant colours and playful textures create a sense of whimsy, and a unique sensory experience. Each work invites you to savour the richness of life and cherish the beauty of everyday moments. Playful, cheeky and deeply engaging, these sculptural pieces symbolise the fleeting nature of time and remind us to savour the moment before it slips away.
Born in France, the artist now lives in Sydney. Her work is held in private collections around the world, and exhibited widely in Australia.
A collection of Marie Hiot's work was recently featured on Selling Houses Australia.
