Cella — Meaghan Elyse

projects

Cella’s form is composed of many modular parts, and—just as a living organism—opens and closes, breathing and porous always to the environment around her.

2023, Wallach Gallery, Columbia University, NYC Featured in the Columbia Arts Review
Featured in MODA Critical Review

Cella, Hanging Structure of Steel, Silk, Found Plastics and Bioplastic, 8x8x11’, 2023

Interior detail: All 32 of her steel legs are easily removed and attached from the center circle. The handle attaches to petals by fishing line, which loop from the ceiling 18 feet above, which can be lifted by pulling down like a large marionette.

Cella, Hanging Structure of Steel, Silk, Found Plastics and Bioplastic, 8x8x11’, 2023

Opening

Cella sounds

Cella inside, Hanging Structure of Steel, Silk, Found Plastics and Bioplastic, 8x8x11’, 2023

Interior detail, silk and algae bioplastic making up the interior rim of the petals

Cella Sounds, Steel and cello strings, 2023, 10x8x40"

Sketches + mockups

Related works

Cella (gut), 2023, Hanging Ceramic, Beads, Hair, Steel, Leaves & Bioplastic,

Cella Remains, 2023 Steel, Silk, Nails, Beads, 7x11”

Made in collaboration and with support from: Alison Siegel, Elena Dudum, Kassia Karras, Char Jeré, Andrew Brehm, Shelly Silver, Nicola López, Sable Elyse Smith, Orlee Malka, Eddie Bartolomei, Jon Kessler, The Columbia Makerspace, Cody O’Ferrall, Bill Miller, Columbia shop team, Sarah Tortora, Rebekah Birkan, Jon Waites, JJ Peet, Kristen Lueck, Laura Mosquera, Madison Seely, Devin Lloyd, Ethan Fudge.

Image credits: Anthony Maule, Alan Weiner, Char Jeré

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