Vilnius

Edith Karlson: Four Letter World

Mar 26 - Apr 27 2019       Totorių 5
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Hate, love, work, fear, cash, spam, pain, perv, scam, weak, game, meme, poop–these are words describing the feelings and states of an individual living in a four letter world. The sculptural installations of Estonian artist Edith Karlson reflect a person stuck in a chaotic and absurd world and constantly fighting against one’s own feelings. Animals and anthropomorphic figures are the main protagonists here, expressing diverse characters in a sad and at the same time ironical courses of life.
In her previous work, the artist analysed the concept of life drama constantly created in one’s own head, as well as the connections between human beings, animals and nature. In the exhibition ‘Four Letter World’, Karlson returns to the human origins and self-analysis by constantly examining herself and her surroundings. For the first time, she reveals her own personal experiences, and tells a story about insomnia, uncertainty and dizziness that haunted her for several years. The objects that appear in the exhibition become an attempt to return to reality, but the distance that emerges between the viewer and real life creates even more intense feelings of surrealness.

The project is financed by Estonian Embassy in Vilnius and Cultural Foundation of Estonia.
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