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Her work explores the relationship between place, memory, and belonging, often conveying a sense of growth, movement, and lived experience within the built environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahne’s compositions combine architectural heritage with natural and topographical elements, including bird life and organic movement, creating layered narratives where nature and city coexist. She is particularly interested in the dialogue between older structures and contemporary developments, and how these spaces are continuously reshaped by time and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking primarily with dip-pen inks and mixed media on fine art paper, she achieves intricate micro-detail while also suggesting broader aerial perspectives within the same composition. 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