This vibrant contemporary artwork features a composed, stylized depiction of two young women. The predominant colors are various shades of green, pink, and brown, creating a visually striking palette. The overall composition is carefully balanced, with the two figures positioned centrally and symmetrically. The women's expressive faces, distinct hairstyles, and stylized clothing and accessories suggest a playful, whimsical artistic approach. The inclusion of a small cat at the bottom adds a touch of playfulness to the scene. The artwork likely reflects the artist's intention to capture a lighthearted, youthful spirit through the lens of contemporary visual language and techniques. ...
Claudia Kogachi works with painting, textiles and installation. Kogachi's work leans into the personal and the imaginary; often depicting herself and those close to her carrying out everyday activities, exploring collective moments, or inserting herself and loved ones into fantastical or comical situations.
Kogachi also presents story-book-like scenarios, populated by creatures and animated elements from nature, films, or folklore, using composition to delve into interpersonal dynamics and/or emotional states. Oscillating between painting and textile, and a variety of installation techniques with a playful ease, Kogachi embraces the awkward, the charming, the romantic and the magical, through a distinctive visual language of bold block colour, producing works of simultaneously friendly and provocative presence.
Recent solo exhibitions include Exit 8, Aupuni Space, Hawaii, USA (2023); There's No I in Team, Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, NZ (2021-2); Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel, Jhana Millers, Wellington, NZ (2022); Obaachan During The Lockdown, Wahiawa, Hawai'i, Te Tuhi, Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland, NZ (2020), and group shows such as When the dust settles, Artspace Aotearoa, Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland, Aotearoa NZ (2021).
Her work is held in the collection of the Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waitwhetii, Aotearoa New Zealand, among others. ...
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