By transforming natural forms into ambiguous shapes, Charlie Russell challenges conventional notions of living environments, offering glimpses into working-class households where the line between order and disorder blurs. Blending domestic comfort with a sense of chaos, she is spurred by her working class upbringing, and absence of her mother in her life.
KV embraces the tactile and symbolic dimensions of latex through his art, examining themes of sensuality and the queer experience. The recurring motif of doors or portals in KV's work symbolizes themes of access and societal constructs, inviting viewers to reflect on colonial legacies and LGBTQ+ narratives.