Kiana Girigorie

Dreams and reality and magic and realism often merge in Kiana Girigorie's (1997, United States) energetic and often colourful work.  Girigorie plays with the concept of ethereal lightness intertwined with immense power attributed to spirits. In the works, spirits are portrayed using patterns that are not always distinctly apparent, yet their vibrant colors give off an alarming presence. Using an archive of Japanese books, films, and childhood memories, Girigorie attempts to establish a deeper connection with her Japanese heritage, manifested through paintings that draw inspiration from the realm of Japanese folklore. Where the focus in her work so far has been on her Japanese origin (on her mother's side), she now wants to explore Curaçao's roots on her father's side in her work.