"I Live Here" by Katie Kinsman
A Fanciful Mixed Media Cabinet with endless details to discover. Fully handmade down to the hinges and handles, this piece includes original painting, collage, hand-sewn dolls, and more.
Through the medium of physical collage, the artist has skillfully deconstructed several of her influences, honoring them by reimagining and fusing them into a symbolic representation of her life, experiences, and artistic journey. The title, inspired by Frida Kahlo's introspective painting "My Dress Hangs There," is meant to contextualize the work as a personal interpretation of that work's themes and motifs.
While the exterior of the cabinet remains plain, its interior bursts with vibrant colors and imagery sourced from the likes of Van Gogh, Munch, Matisse, and even the artist's grandfather. This juxtaposition mirrors how our most daring choices often remain concealed, tucked away from the public eye. It underscores how societal beauty standards are often obscured or disregarded.
A distinctive feature of this piece is the incorporation of recycled materials, such as brown paper grocery bags, grocery ads, and a cigar box. Through the transformation of these everyday objects, created by others for mundane purposes, the artist blurs the lines between art and life. This act of reimagination sheds light on the potential for altering our perspectives on the world.
"I Live Here" beckons viewers to contemplate that all art is a reimagining, and to consider the significance of both acknowledged influences and mundane objects that surround us.
Dimensions:
Height: 46 cm --- 18.11 inches
Width: 24.5 cm --- 9.65 inches
Depth: 21 cm --- 8.27 inches
*Please note the wooden pedestal is a means of display, and is not a part of this piece. The cabinet can be hung on the wall with 4 nails. A hanging diagram will be included with purchase.
A Fanciful Mixed Media Cabinet with endless details to discover. Fully handmade down to the hinges and handles, this piece includes original painting, collage, hand-sewn dolls, and more.
Through the medium of physical collage, the artist has skillfully deconstructed several of her influences, honoring them by reimagining and fusing them into a symbolic representation of her life, experiences, and artistic journey. The title, inspired by Frida Kahlo's introspective painting "My Dress Hangs There," is meant to contextualize the work as a personal interpretation of that work's themes and motifs.
While the exterior of the cabinet remains plain, its interior bursts with vibrant colors and imagery sourced from the likes of Van Gogh, Munch, Matisse, and even the artist's grandfather. This juxtaposition mirrors how our most daring choices often remain concealed, tucked away from the public eye. It underscores how societal beauty standards are often obscured or disregarded.
A distinctive feature of this piece is the incorporation of recycled materials, such as brown paper grocery bags, grocery ads, and a cigar box. Through the transformation of these everyday objects, created by others for mundane purposes, the artist blurs the lines between art and life. This act of reimagination sheds light on the potential for altering our perspectives on the world.
"I Live Here" beckons viewers to contemplate that all art is a reimagining, and to consider the significance of both acknowledged influences and mundane objects that surround us.
Dimensions:
Height: 46 cm --- 18.11 inches
Width: 24.5 cm --- 9.65 inches
Depth: 21 cm --- 8.27 inches
*Please note the wooden pedestal is a means of display, and is not a part of this piece. The cabinet can be hung on the wall with 4 nails. A hanging diagram will be included with purchase.
A Fanciful Mixed Media Cabinet with endless details to discover. Fully handmade down to the hinges and handles, this piece includes original painting, collage, hand-sewn dolls, and more.
Through the medium of physical collage, the artist has skillfully deconstructed several of her influences, honoring them by reimagining and fusing them into a symbolic representation of her life, experiences, and artistic journey. The title, inspired by Frida Kahlo's introspective painting "My Dress Hangs There," is meant to contextualize the work as a personal interpretation of that work's themes and motifs.
While the exterior of the cabinet remains plain, its interior bursts with vibrant colors and imagery sourced from the likes of Van Gogh, Munch, Matisse, and even the artist's grandfather. This juxtaposition mirrors how our most daring choices often remain concealed, tucked away from the public eye. It underscores how societal beauty standards are often obscured or disregarded.
A distinctive feature of this piece is the incorporation of recycled materials, such as brown paper grocery bags, grocery ads, and a cigar box. Through the transformation of these everyday objects, created by others for mundane purposes, the artist blurs the lines between art and life. This act of reimagination sheds light on the potential for altering our perspectives on the world.
"I Live Here" beckons viewers to contemplate that all art is a reimagining, and to consider the significance of both acknowledged influences and mundane objects that surround us.
Dimensions:
Height: 46 cm --- 18.11 inches
Width: 24.5 cm --- 9.65 inches
Depth: 21 cm --- 8.27 inches
*Please note the wooden pedestal is a means of display, and is not a part of this piece. The cabinet can be hung on the wall with 4 nails. A hanging diagram will be included with purchase.