NYAB Event - Kiki Smith "New Work"

Kiki Smith "New Work"

Kustera Projects Red Hook

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Smith, an early maker of feminist art, has addressed clothing as sculpture throughout her career. Here the artist continues her explorations of sociopolitical imperatives-explicit or perceived-through a personalized history that constitutes not only her own life's totem, but a timeline of femininity itself.

Far from being intimidated by stereotypical gender roles, Smith subverts female traditions such as knitting, pregnancy and fashion with her intricate, handmade artifacts. Since the 1960s, the artist has employed unconventional materials such as steel wool, knotted thread, and yarn to create her memorable repertoire. For this, her fourth exhibition at the gallery, the artist presents sculptures and drawings that reference women in the military, 9/11, and the fur industry. Perhaps most significantly, the works on display are concerned with the somewhat cruel process of aging, which of course, can feel very much like disappearing.