Artist Statement: In his book Camera Lucida, Roland Bathes notes that “whether or not the subject is already dead, every photograph is a catastrophe”. When an individual observes their own image, Bernard Stiegler explains that they “must say to [themselves] ‘I am going to die; I am dying’. Born from this confrontation with one's own mortality, Mourning Work explores cycles of grief that give rise to the death drive.
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Kate Denend (they/she) is a California-born, New York-based experimental video artist who explores themes of liminality, grief, and fractured selves. By using video to interrogate their own identity and representation, they hope to better understand how the digital age shapes our sense of self, particularly in relation to time and space. They draw inspiration primarily from film, video and photography, however anything spectral, campy, or absurd has their heart. As someone who is constantly curious, they are always looking to learn from other artists, collaborate across media, and grow as an individual.
Instagram: @katedenend