Kiki Smith was
born in Nuremberg, Germany in 1954. She is classified as an American, feminist
artist. Her work would often tell stories; recurring themes in her pieces include
life, death, and resurrection. She focused on creating metaphors for the hidden
social issues of women.
I like the
message that she conveys for pointing out the social issues woman have to
overcome. Some of her pieces can be eerie and rather disturbing. But I would
rather have art give me a squeamish feeling than no feeling at all.
Site used: http://www.walkerart.org/calendar/2005/kiki-smith-a-gathering-1980-2005#media3
"Near." 2005 Cast-aluminum framework and hand-blown glass teardrops.
http://deyoung.famsf.org/about/kiki-smith-near-2005
"Nuit." 1992 Plaster, wood, Cheesecloth, and string.
http://santamonicacloseup.com/display/ShowJournal?moduleId=327730&categoryId=37765
"Mine." 1999 Glass.
http://www.oxfordartonline.com/public/page/smithinter
"Tale." 1992 Beeswax, microcrystaline wax, pigment, and papier-mache.
http://www.artsjournal.com/artopia/2006/12/kiki_smith_glass_is_the_new_fa.html
"Walking Puppet." 2008 Papier-mache, with muslin overall.
http://artobserved.com/2010/02/
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