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Kristina Durka

Artist Statement

I am interested in the parallels between women and animals throughout history, and apply this through abstracted representations of myself and pet rabbit Lou. First wave feminism suggests the removal of all dominance in relationships, between men and women, as well as human and animal. This philosophy is impossible to practice as a caregiver to a pet, and I view my rabbit as a life partner instead. Throughout the duration of our time spent together, both myself and Lou experienced benign growths in the same location, thus suggesting our relationship was fated.

Picture
Lagomorph Teratoma, 2017, Ceramics, 8” x 10” x 7”

Bio

Kristina Durka is an interdisciplinary artist from Hamilton, Ontario. She has completed a
BFA at McMaster University in 2017. She has exhibited across Southern Ontario, and has
recently finished a year-long residency through McMaster University and the Hamilton Artists
Inc. at the Cotton Factory. In her current practice she is exploring self-reflective work inspired
by abnormal growths on the body and the relationship with her rabbit.

www.kristinadurka.com
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Picture
Under the Rug (detail), 2017, Mixed media time-based sculpture, 12” x 12” x 12”

Location
68 King St E.
Hamilton ON

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  • Exhibitions
    • Past
  • Artists
    • Andrea Carvalho
    • Andrew McPhail
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    • Angela Busse
    • Breanna Shanahan
    • Andy DeCola
    • Dan Gibbons
    • Christopher Reid Flock
    • Corinne Duchesne
    • Brian Kelly
    • John Haney
    • Kristina Durka
    • Mark Prier
    • Michael Allgoewer
    • Mike Hansen
    • Nancy Anne McPhee
    • Natasja Bischoff
    • Ravinder Ruprai
    • Sarah Sproule
    • Stephen Altena
    • Vick Naresh
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