Karen Lechelt

Country where you live:

Netherlands

City where you live:

Amsterdam

Website:

http://www.karenlechelt.com

Instagram:

http://www.instagram.com/moongirl_in_amsterdam

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/karen.lechelt

Statement :

One day I had a couple of people in my studio (aka the living room). While one rummaged through my things, the other asked me what the end goal of my painting was? I answered simply “I don’t know.”

“I don’t know” is something I say a lot. Often it’s a true statement. Sometimes it just helps me avoid answering questions.

My acrylic paintings are usually abstract self-portraits. If you ask me anything about them or about painting specifically I may respond “I don’t know”.

Bubble

Acrylic self portrait from of a series called Tilt. Made during the Coronavirus lockdown. An expression of social distancing policies on the individual.

Up Down

Acrylic self portrait from of a series called Tilt. Made during the Coronavirus lockdown. A reflection of my fluctuating mood and mind set. I don't know if I'm wearing an ass hat or if I'm sitting on my head.

Haze

Acrylic self portrait from of a series called Tilt. Made during the Coronavirus lockdown. A display of my mental state. I never know what day it is.

Carry

Acrylic self portrait from of a series called Tilt. Made during the Coronavirus lockdown. A depiction of me either talking to myself or the little voice inside me. I don't know which one it is. Maybe both.

Neckhole

Acrylic self portrait from of a series called Tilt. Made during the Coronavirus lockdown. I don't know how to describe this one. Perhaps there's just a general feeling of disconnection.

Bio:

Seoul, South Korea (born 1973)
New Jersey, USA (1973 - 1997)
San Francisco, USA (1997 - 2017)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2017 - )