John KramerFatty Pillows 2010
John KramerShark Circle 2011
John Kramer Chicago Illinois USADuck Duck Goose 2011
15 Children's Chairs
Artists Statement
My work explores social politics in american culture. Issues of acceptance and
alienation are explored and presented in irreverent ways, often referencing art history.
Sculptures stand stoically although they are sometimes flaccid in nature, and vice versa.
Common detritus is glued and taped, stretched and pulled, twisted and knotted in a
highly tactile, transformative process. Serious subject matter manifests itself in campy
disguises with brattish attitude, pushing the boundaries of trust and allowing for
personal "baggage" to guide the viewing experience. Craft is garishly exposed while
repetition and organization suggests a masculine domesticity, exposing and questioning
traditional gender roles. The impermanence of non-traditional materials used raises
questions of value and authenticity, while embedded meanings in the materials offer a
primer which helps decode the narrative.
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