KIMBA FRANCES KERNER
Kimba Frances Kerner is an American-born artist based in Poland, who weaves her themes of psychology, narrative, and animism through various mediums. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Parson’s School of Design, and completed her PhD studies in the Warsaw Academy of Art. From early on, she was fascinated by ancient cultures, and she delves deeply into the psyche through her work, focusing on metaphor and patterns, in an endless pursuit of her sense of existence. She focuses primarily on printmaking and ceramics, combining the two in intricate ways. In 2019, she won first place in the Kulisiewicz National Polish Printmaking Award. In 2022, she received the National Artist Grant from the Ministry of Culture in Poland.
Artist Statement
“Childhood has to be the most influential period of my life, and perhaps I have remained there, in wonder-filled stories and adventures. Fairy tales, sacred texts, and pseudoscientific treatises from around the world have fascinated me since my youth, and they continue to inform my artistic practice.
These pieces are all references to the deeply rooted devotions we possess as a species, intricately woven into personal psychological experiences. Each one contains a specific story that unfolds layer by layer for the viewer, like a slowly recalled memory. Our closest companions are always some kind of beasts, hidden in the company of our shadow-selves.”
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