Description

 

Left drawing made in 2006 by Kim Violenes | Right drawing made by Yoyai Kusama

 

About “Kusama & Violenes”
In Kusama & Violenes, Kim Violenes pays tribute to the legendary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her iconic dot patterns and immersive installations. This piece serves as a bridge between Violenes’ Childhood Art series and her Inspired by the Masters collection, bringing together her own unique style with Kusama’s meditative, pattern-driven approach. Reflecting on a piece she created in her twenties inspired by Kusama’s work, Violenes shares that creating such artworks is deeply therapeutic, akin to the calming practice of monks crafting intricate mandalas. Through this piece, she channels Kusama’s spirit, embodying her dedication to art as a form of meditation.

 

O Time: hold still awhile. I have so much more work to do. There are so many things I want to express. But time just keeps ticking away, and the earth never for an instant ceases to turn.

Yayoi Kusama

 

Through Kusama & Violenes, Violenes invites viewers to experience the calming rhythm of repetition

 

About the Inspired by the Masters Series
The Inspired by the Masters series is Violenes’ exploration of blending her original characters with influences from art icons, both past and present. As a self-taught artist with limited exposure to galleries, this series has been an enriching journey of learning and discovery. Each piece celebrates the essence of a particular master, adding layers to Violenes’ own artistic evolution. In fusing her characters with aspects of these artistic giants, she honors their legacies while adding her own fresh, personal perspective.

 

Song Inspired: Water me – FKA Twigs