Karen Cuervo

Artist Statement

In my art, I like to give a second life to the things that humans throw away. Everything in this world deserves a second change at becoming more than what they originally were. Becoming part of something great, something people will look at and maybe admire, but more importantly question. A plastic spoon used once and thrown away, a ketchup packet life squeezed from it and a simple card board box found in the trash - they all have one thing in common, the desire to become important again. That is what makes me feel important, giving life to inanimate objects that just want to be.

Biography

I have never considered myself an "artist" until one day someone walked into my shop (What Goes Around Vintage Thrift) and said "who is the artist", I said I guess I am. Since that day, I have embraced being an artist! I know my pieces are dark, disturbing and sometimes make no sense at all but that's who I am. My pieces are not for everybody and I seldom sell my pieces (LOL), but I still go forward with making art that makes me feel good and sometimes deep, again LOL. I am so happy when someone comments on my pieces and asks me how did I come up with that. My answer is, I usually don't know - once I start working, the piece, it takes a mind of its own. I love to create "layers" of thought and thats why I dive into mixed media, it gives me the forum to express myself in the many layers that I am.

Exhibition History (CV)