| J u d y K i n g PAINTING |
As an artist, I focus on the hidden and
secret aspects of zoological and
botanical structures. I utilize a process
involving sculpture, photography and
drawing/painting to reinterpret and
beautify potentially disturbing organic
forms. In my compositions, I often
juxtapose my sculptural specimens with
hard-edged glass and plastic. The
straight lines and sharp edges of the
cases organize and emphasize the
organic forms within them. Through
magnification and distortion, I force the
viewer to examine and confront the
ambiguous, disquieting shapes which
inhabit these private inner spaces.
secret aspects of zoological and
botanical structures. I utilize a process
involving sculpture, photography and
drawing/painting to reinterpret and
beautify potentially disturbing organic
forms. In my compositions, I often
juxtapose my sculptural specimens with
hard-edged glass and plastic. The
straight lines and sharp edges of the
cases organize and emphasize the
organic forms within them. Through
magnification and distortion, I force the
viewer to examine and confront the
ambiguous, disquieting shapes which
inhabit these private inner spaces.
Ever since childhood, I have been
fascinated by the zoological and
geological specimens collected and
presented by museums in their cases and
collection jars. The displays enabled me
to enter another world, where normally
unseen objects were brought into the
light of day.
fascinated by the zoological and
geological specimens collected and
presented by museums in their cases and
collection jars. The displays enabled me
to enter another world, where normally
unseen objects were brought into the
light of day.