Bio

Karen Nachtigall

Biographical in nature, my practice draws upon my experience with illness giving form to liminal moments in the body. I attempt to make meaning out of the interface between the industries of medicine, pharmacology, and the interior space of the feeling body. I am concerned with social issues tied to this concept. I explore the ideas of culpability, interstices, and interconnectedness that may be seen in a microcosm of one’s being or on a larger societal scale. The content of my work pertains to an inner imagery, interior body, and interventions. The threshold of these boundaries brings ephemeral moments that I seek to represent.

As a sculptor, I connect with the physical aspect of the medium. I often choose to work with materials and applications that are time-consuming, repetitive, and slow down the creative process. I find that the object plays a role in revealing itself. I want the visual language to contrast with the content. I want the beauty of the materials to draw the viewer in so they can experience the work before thoughts of what it might signify come to mind.

Bio

Bio

Recent Works

Recent Works

Peristalsis

Peristalsis

Syncope

Syncope

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