The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black Costume Drawings III

Kembra Pfahler

The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black Costume Drawings III, 202345 x 37 x 3cm6000 USD

Details

MaterialGallery

body paint, pen and ink on paperEmalin

Description

Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This whimsical and satirical artwork features a playful illustration with a mix of handwritten text and cartoon-like figures. The visual elements include bold, expressive lines, simple geometric shapes, and a distinctive black-and-white palette with occasional pops of red and yellow. The subject matter depicts a group of humanoid figures, likely alien or supernatural beings, engaged in various activities and exchanges. The artistic style has a raw, spontaneous quality, conveying a sense of urgency and immediacy. The combination of text and image suggests a commentary on contemporary culture, social trends, or popular culture. Overall, the piece presents a humorous and unconventional take on everyday experiences, reflecting the artist's unique perspective and creative approach. ...

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Artist

Kembra Pfahler

B.1961, American

Kembra Pfahler (b. 1961, Hermosa Beach, CA, US) lives and works in New York, US. Pfahler is a legendary figure of New York’s underground scene. With a practice spanning music, performance, acting, film and visual arts since the 1980s, the image vocabulary she has built informs the countercultural aesthetics of the Lower East Side. Drawing references from monstrous fetishistic femininity and Japanese Noh theatre, she founded a death-rock band The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. The band’s cult performances incorporate handmade costumes and props created along the lines of her philosophy of availabism – making use of what’s available – with the aim of fostering a radical view of femininity and beauty. The ceremonial treatment of her body in transgressive acts continues to mark the contemporary cultural landscape through her collaborations in film, photography and fashion. ...

Kembra Pfahler: Artworks

Kembra PfahlerAplomb; Flying Girls of Karen Black, 20207500 USD

Kembra PfahlerButt Print Calling Mr Twilight VII (red, green, black), 20194500 USD

Kembra PfahlerFear of a Karen Black Planet, 199415000 USD

Kembra PfahlerThe Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black Costume Drawings III, 20236000 USD

Kembra PfahlerIsis Water, 199815000 USD

Gallery

Emalin

London

Emalin is a London-based contemporary art gallery run by Angelina Volk and Leopold Thun. Prior to opening the permanent gallery space in London’s East End in September 2016, Emalin operated as an itinerant exhibition programme and project space since 2014. The gallery represents nine international artists from five countries working in a range of media, with a focus on emerging multi-disciplinary practices.