Kristine Moran
Through formal and abstract gestures, this new series of
paintings considers the complexities of female relationships and
the charged psychological spaces that emotional exchanges can
perpetuate. This is visualized by a concern with bodily actions
and the moment when an emotion becomes articulated through
the body and is directed toward a familial or intimately related
figure. These actions are transformed into something more
symbolic, possibly reminding viewers of their own ties to other
people or moments of intense outpour.
In many ways, my paintings are a reflection of the physical and
metaphysical spaces I have occupied or continue to occupy. My
studio, my home, and my art practice coalesce in unexpected
ways. During countless hours spent observing and interacting
with friends, issues of sexual gratification, domestic labor,
relationship failures, and personal ambitions are laid bare to
dissect. Whether through observation or lived experience, these
moments make their way into loose narratives that form the
basis of my work. These are often filled with absurdity, dark
humor, and euphoria, mirroring the quality of life.
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