Ambra Byrne

I sculpt a world that merges nostalgia, melancholy, experimentation, and the emotional allure of collected items with unique histories.
I shred, modify and arrange my gathered possessions, transforming them into personal treasures, imparting my own essence upon them.
I leave traces, echoes of myself, in ways that otherwise are not possible. The integrity that might stand in the way may be left behind and inner lusts and demons may take their place.

Through my process, I find clarity and a therapeutic outlet for my emotions and sorrow, a focus that intensified after the loss of my mother. I see my work as multiple fragments or layers of memories, dreams and emotions that come to life providing me with a sense of ease and security, allowing me to feel sheltered.

I embody the experiences and emotions I encounter, letting my intuition and experimentation guide me. I have a desire to create places where emotions can touch and unfold, a place for both light and darkness. Ultimately, my art is about building my own world, where the act of creation shapes me just as much as I shape it.