Karin Jolly
Karin Jolly (1965) A British contemporary sculptor, installation artist, lecturer and mother of seven. Educated in London.
Excited and inspired by simple materials in her dialogue ‘The texture of life’.
Jolly says “It seems to me that the foundations of life are built on the materiality of mundane details and their associated narratives. Everyday objects are imbued with a richness of meaning that creates dialogues that manifest the "texture of life". In particular our perceptions of strength and vulnerability. I strive to nurture perceived 'banal' materials by innovating traditional and domestic crafts. Unexpected aesthetics and discerning beauty emerge, re-addressing their value. There is tension between the original material, the evolution of the process and the final aesthetic; I call this ‘preloading the conversation’.
My artworks are the residue of these conversations!
I am currently exploring safety pins. They are hand-stitched together to form a fabric,The pins have endured numerous transformative processes, from meticulously polished to enduring scorching heat, boiling in oil, dipped in corrosive acids, and even forced rusting. Each encounter has left a unique mark, resulting in unforeseen changes to their physical appearance and utility.
Highlights of her career: Exhibiting at the Musée d’Art Contemporain, A Cent Metres due centre due Monde, Perpignan, France. International Women's Day ‘100 Years On’ @zebraonegallery, Hampstead (recommended by Vogue Magazine) exhibiting alongside Tracy Emin and Maggi Hambling, Shortlisted for several large sculptures in London. Jolly has exhibited internationally: New York, frequently in London and her second Solo exhibition at Metiers d’Art Sant Roch, Les Metiers d’Art d’Occitanie, Ceret, France. Published in the 'Sculpting the Figure' by Tanya Russell (Tate Modern & Amazon) and interviewed by Gabrielle du Ploy for the Artist Talks series for the WIA (Women in Art).
