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EAT ME Ophelia Arc, "In carnage: the act of starvation"
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Ophelia Arc, "In carnage: the act of starvation"

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Yarn, wire,chain and meat hook on rotator

16” x 46”, 16” x 36”’, 16” x 38”

2022

STATEMENT

As an artist, I strive to challenge societal norms and question the boundaries of acceptable subjects in art. Through the use of crochet as my primary medium, I aim to subvert traditional notions often associated with craftwork and to question the viewer's preconceptions of “woman’s work”.

My pieces explore taboo subject matter often delving into themes of mutilation, body image, and vulnerability. Using a combination of home footage, latex, and other materials, my work creates a sense of abjection, to provoke a visceral and psychological reaction within the viewer. My choices in subject matter and materials are purposefully chosen to spark reflection and challenge societal norms. Through my art I encourage others to confront their own beliefs, biases and inner turmoil.

BIO

Ophelia Arc is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Using sculpture, video and installation Arc investigates psychoanalytic themes as they relate to her personal experiences and memories. Ophelia has shown pieces at galleries such as No Format in London UK, Whitebox, Atlantic Gallery and Westbeth gallery in NYC and will be exhibiting at the Woman Made Gallery in Chicago Illinois this spring, and Collar Works in Troy NY. She has just completed a fellowship with the Chrysalis Institute for Emerging Artists and has an upcoming 2 person show at Atlantic Gallery.

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Yarn, wire,chain and meat hook on rotator

16” x 46”, 16” x 36”’, 16” x 38”

2022

STATEMENT

As an artist, I strive to challenge societal norms and question the boundaries of acceptable subjects in art. Through the use of crochet as my primary medium, I aim to subvert traditional notions often associated with craftwork and to question the viewer's preconceptions of “woman’s work”.

My pieces explore taboo subject matter often delving into themes of mutilation, body image, and vulnerability. Using a combination of home footage, latex, and other materials, my work creates a sense of abjection, to provoke a visceral and psychological reaction within the viewer. My choices in subject matter and materials are purposefully chosen to spark reflection and challenge societal norms. Through my art I encourage others to confront their own beliefs, biases and inner turmoil.

BIO

Ophelia Arc is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Using sculpture, video and installation Arc investigates psychoanalytic themes as they relate to her personal experiences and memories. Ophelia has shown pieces at galleries such as No Format in London UK, Whitebox, Atlantic Gallery and Westbeth gallery in NYC and will be exhibiting at the Woman Made Gallery in Chicago Illinois this spring, and Collar Works in Troy NY. She has just completed a fellowship with the Chrysalis Institute for Emerging Artists and has an upcoming 2 person show at Atlantic Gallery.

Yarn, wire,chain and meat hook on rotator

16” x 46”, 16” x 36”’, 16” x 38”

2022

STATEMENT

As an artist, I strive to challenge societal norms and question the boundaries of acceptable subjects in art. Through the use of crochet as my primary medium, I aim to subvert traditional notions often associated with craftwork and to question the viewer's preconceptions of “woman’s work”.

My pieces explore taboo subject matter often delving into themes of mutilation, body image, and vulnerability. Using a combination of home footage, latex, and other materials, my work creates a sense of abjection, to provoke a visceral and psychological reaction within the viewer. My choices in subject matter and materials are purposefully chosen to spark reflection and challenge societal norms. Through my art I encourage others to confront their own beliefs, biases and inner turmoil.

BIO

Ophelia Arc is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. Using sculpture, video and installation Arc investigates psychoanalytic themes as they relate to her personal experiences and memories. Ophelia has shown pieces at galleries such as No Format in London UK, Whitebox, Atlantic Gallery and Westbeth gallery in NYC and will be exhibiting at the Woman Made Gallery in Chicago Illinois this spring, and Collar Works in Troy NY. She has just completed a fellowship with the Chrysalis Institute for Emerging Artists and has an upcoming 2 person show at Atlantic Gallery.

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