Kate Rossini

Lives and works in London, UK

Artist statement

My work is about exploring aspects of my own identity using surrealist techniques to access the subconscious mind - looking inwards to mine what is hidden - exploring the juxtaposition between methodologies that impose rules & elements of chance in creating work and those freed from rational control. Themes running through my work include: otherness, the feminine & totemic, emblems, symbols and underlying meaning/subversion, colour combinations/optical effects, working in repetition for its meditative and spiritual quality – all centred around my own story, personal mythology and childhood memories. Spontaneity, allowing work to emerge from the process of doing, responding and letting go gives me creative permission to be bolder and more experimental. The significance and modesty of materials features in my work - most recently the use of domestic paint/building supplies - as are the use of found objects, reimagining existing work, repurposing objects with a new life/identity and using recyclable/sustainable resources (such as aluminium).

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