Simone Post on Marshmallows, Impermanence, and the Venice Biennale

Simone Post, a Dutch artist known for using unconventional materials like marshmallows and discarded textiles, discusses her practice in an interview with PRINT Magazine. She explores themes of impermanence, vulnerability, and transformation through sculptures, immersive installations, and large-scale works. Post's Marshmallow Chandelier for Venice, part of the 2026 Venice Biennale exhibition "Still Joy — From Ukraine Into The World" at PinchukArtCentre, exemplifies her approach: visually exuberant yet fragile. Her studio functions as a workshop, laboratory, and playground, where materials like marshmallows, textiles, and ceramics are combined. Post's mother taught sewing classes at home, fostering her early interest in making. She emphasizes collaboration with materials rather than control, embracing uncertainty. Her work invites viewers to reconsider value and find beauty in change.