Kara Bukowski



A Dyke Utopia (2024)

The objects depicted in detail within the photographs speak of personal memories. Fragmentary close-ups and a mystifying use of side lighting create the impression that emotions and experiences are woven into the images themselves. The family photos included bring their own stories into the work, making the interplay between the depicted image and the photographic medium itself evident.

The combination of original photographs and found-footage drawings offers a universal perspective, connecting with the viewer’s own horizon of experience. The tableau-like, free arrangement further enhances these open spaces for association.

Group exhibition: ON DISPLAY - Photographic Materialities, Kunstmuseum
Ahlen, February 2022

Nomination: Folkwang Prize, SANAA Building, Essen, May 2022