Oct

5

2018

Kina Crow

My current body of work is a combination of both small, clay sculptures, and two-dimensional mixed media panels. The surfaces are built up to a high relief texture, typically using both textured wall papers and a joint compound that is painted with acrylics and compatible mediums. These panels serve as a backdrop, or scene for a hand sculpted ceramic figure or object that rests into a niche that is built in the panel. My interest in human behavior, and the desire to keep a watchful eye on my own mind is both the inspiration for my work itself and the pursuit of an artistic life. My works are often tinged with a humorous slant or directed toward introspection and the sublime. I am not as interested in offering a narrative as I am in creating a dialogue. I want to entice the viewer into a discussion with themselves regarding the human experience. Constant discovery is an anchor in my process as I am a self taught artist. The rudimentary nature of my pieces and a raw and primal quality are central to my work. It is essential that my child-like objects reflect a youthful naivete and innocence so that my artwork may expose the secret little spaces of the mind in a fun and playful way.

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