Myra Kooy
Artist Statement
Experiences, memories, and external inspirations ignite my multidisciplinary art. Discarded burlap, Koi pond rubber, shimmering light on a wet leaf, an evocative line from a poet, or my friend's full-body laugh all may stimulate my art. These inspirations can manifest into interactive installations, paintings, prints, assemblages, and books. My childlike curiosity is a dance that encompasses materials, subjects, and genres, and is the driving force behind my work. While embracing this rich foundation, these works discard rigid dogmatic social restrictions. I desire to illuminate the color of one’s skin, rework gender normative rules, and disregard class-designed glass ceilings. My work can provoke curiosity in the viewer: to wake up, speak if they want, dance if they need to, and sit down when they’re tired.