A.K. Burns: What is Perverse is Liquid
A.K. Burns, a New York-based artist, explores feminist and queer perspectives through a diverse range of mediums including video, sculpture, and installations. The Henry exhibition delves into the intersections of landscapes, human bodies, and water across Burns's art, particularly focusing on the Negative Space series (2015-23).
Negative Space draws inspiration from science fiction, crafting a narrative that challenges societal norms and power dynamics. This non-linear allegory reflects on environmental vulnerability, marginalized communities, and their relationships with place. The concept of "negative space" or the void serves as a central motif, symbolizing a fertile ground for upending established hierarchies, restructuring social relationships, and fostering agency. Burns describes this as an open and ever-evolving space where possibilities for transformation emerge from traditionally marginalized perspectives.
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A.K. Burns, a New York-based artist, explores feminist and queer perspectives through a diverse range of mediums including video, sculpture, and installations. The Henry exhibition delves into the intersections of landscapes, human bodies, and water across Burns's art, particularly focusing on the Negative Space series (2015-23).
Negative Space draws inspiration from science fiction, crafting a narrative that challenges societal norms and power dynamics. This non-linear allegory reflects on environmental vulnerability, marginalized communities, and their relationships with place. The concept of "negative space" or the void serves as a central motif, symbolizing a fertile ground for upending established hierarchies, restructuring social relationships, and fostering agency. Burns describes this as an open and ever-evolving space where possibilities for transformation emerge from traditionally marginalized perspectives.
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