Karen Hsiao
"Between the Surfaces"
October 1 - 31, 2010
Artist Reception: Friday, October 1st
8-11 PM
“Between the Surfaces” is a continuation from “Origin of Flesh,” Karen Hsiao’s newest body of work. These PLATES are morphological studies of the architecture in organisms and the human body. Her subjects undergo the influence of physical and moral modifications both in respect to their euphoric and aesthetic qualities. The subjects conform and shape their bodies to a secondary layer of skin, infusing living tissue into inanimate intercellular substances, adapting themselves into rare and valuable specimens. Karen will also be celebrating the recent release of her first published volume, Rubber Duck (Baby Tattoo Books), which she will be signing from 7-8pm. Karen presents simple yet shocking portraits of children, monsters, lovers, fighters, victims, and nurses –represented in some cases by famous fetish models, in the tub with their rubber ducks.
Dirty, insightful fun!
Click here for Karen's Photo+ cover story.Call the gallery director for advance purchase info: (323) 666-7667.
