Lady Kunst
Art is identity
Lady Kunst has been known to experiment with the illusion of self-projection and its different variants. She uses the timer trigger of the camera, which is set to 10 seconds. This creates a symbiotic relationship between the camera and the human being, between the observer and the observed. She is able to work in a variety of locations, both indoors and outdoors. She also involves her husband and daughters in her projects. She finds everyday objects that might otherwise go unnoticed and uses them to explore our perception of the world around us. This creative process is the foundation for the final outcome of her work.
Searching for identity in a world full of identities. The passage of time, the evolution of space and the shifting circumstances that surround us all are ever-changing. She creates a symbiosis between the external and the internal, between silence and noise, between oneself and the world.
For Lady Kunst, life is a performance in which we are all protagonists. Themes that run through Lady Kunstâs work include self-image, self-perception, life and death in human transition.
Lady Kunst discusses her inspiration of telling difficult stories that evoke emotions subconsciously. The artist uses herself as the subject in her images, exploring the abstract sense of personality and the influence individuals can have on their environment. The artistâs work draws influence from various sources, including figurative painting, surrealism, and photography related to social issues. She has cited the works of artists such as David Lynch, Lars von Trier, and Peter Doig, as well as the pop art style, as sources of inspiration, noting the use of vibrant colours and commercial materials in the latter. The artistâs aim, it seems, is to use photography to convey stories that provoke emotions and address social problems.