Untitled
Dublin Core
Creator
Kara Hampton
Title
Untitled
Date
2017
Format
5" x 7"
Description
My work has been a product of my observation of human nature, anatomy and body integrity. Humans are not perfect creatures, and to address this I choose to express my own personal experiences, emotions and mental state through my pieces in an attempt to reach a larger audience. I am particularly interested in exploring the relationship between ourselves and the ‘misfortunes’ that plague our bodies, i.e. death, disease and turmoil.
While working as an assistant in a veterinary clinic, I found beauty in the bodies of the animals on the operating table. Often times, it is easier to discuss the imposing death and disease of an animal in comparison to a human. By placing detailed stain drawing of dead animals on a smooth human organ I am creating that personal connection between the viewer and death. The thoughts of others are only truly accessible to that individual person. I am trying to penetrate within those layers of self identity and thoughts to lift the veil on our inability to confront the realities of death, disease and misfortune.
I present my innermost perceptions and experiences of situations to the audience so they can embrace their own imperfections, and continue on with their lives. In the last year I have had to come to terms with my own bodily failures and faults, making my goal to create work inspired by the true beauties of life and death even more critical. My experiences in life have made me unique, and through the process of creating my pieces, it has challenged me to generate healthy acceptance between myself and my body. My pieces aren't just recreations of dissections or anatomy or grotesque abstract sculptures, but rather a poetic reflection of the endless beauties that can be found within our very own bodies.
While working as an assistant in a veterinary clinic, I found beauty in the bodies of the animals on the operating table. Often times, it is easier to discuss the imposing death and disease of an animal in comparison to a human. By placing detailed stain drawing of dead animals on a smooth human organ I am creating that personal connection between the viewer and death. The thoughts of others are only truly accessible to that individual person. I am trying to penetrate within those layers of self identity and thoughts to lift the veil on our inability to confront the realities of death, disease and misfortune.
I present my innermost perceptions and experiences of situations to the audience so they can embrace their own imperfections, and continue on with their lives. In the last year I have had to come to terms with my own bodily failures and faults, making my goal to create work inspired by the true beauties of life and death even more critical. My experiences in life have made me unique, and through the process of creating my pieces, it has challenged me to generate healthy acceptance between myself and my body. My pieces aren't just recreations of dissections or anatomy or grotesque abstract sculptures, but rather a poetic reflection of the endless beauties that can be found within our very own bodies.
Subject
About the artist: Kara Hampton earned her BA in Fine Arts with a concentration in ceramics from Purdue University in the spring of 2016. She currently lives and works in Indiana. Hampton's work has been a product of her observation of human nature, anatomy and body integrity. Through her work, she wants to lift the veil on the human inability to confront the realities of death, disease and misfortune. Through this exposure, Hampton hopes to open a dialogue between the viewer and their own body.
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Kara Hampton, “Untitled,” Ten out of Ten, Carlow Gallery, accessed May 3, 2024, https://10outof10.omeka.net/items/show/3.