February 10 – 14, 2021
2021년 2월 10일 – 14일
M Gallery, CICA Museum
In my sculptures cartoon-inspired visuals, display a tragic sense of humor. The response that we have to this imagery relates to the emotional complexity inherent in our relationships, fantasies, and anxieties. Saturated colors and furry textures are juxtaposed with taxidermy in my work. Delicate, sheer fabrics and faux fur “soften the blow,” making anxieties easier to confront. The series of photographs allow the viewer to focus on the small details in my sculptural work.
Iconic works from art history, such as the Capitoline She-Wolf, the Laocoön Group, the Arnolfini Portrait, etc., often serve as a starting point for my work. An expressive mark- making is formed from my sewing aggressively by hand. The unrefined stitches of red thread flow throughout the work. After an exhibition, I reuse my materials by cutting up my old sculptures to make new work. This creates a layered history in the materials, similar to pentimenti (the subtle evidence of corrections in a painting, originating from “repentance”).
Kelly Boehmer was born in Laurel, Maryland, United States. Kelly Boehmer has exhibited and performed her work nationally and internationally including shows in Baltimore, Dallas, Miami, New York City, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, San Juan, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
She received her BFA in Studio Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art and her MFA in Studio Art at the University of South Florida.
Kelly is a Professor of Foundations Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design, in Savannah, GA. She is a member of the performance art band, Glitter Chariot.
You are invited to visit: kellyboehmer.com to see more of my work. Thank you!
KellyBoehmer, “Arnolfinis’ Lap Dog (2020)