The work of Autumn Kioti and Kim Rae Taylor come together for exhibition in the East Gallery at ArtsWarehouse Delray Beach. Both artists repurpose books, deconstructing and reconstructing the pages into metaphorical, wall-mounted pieces. Each artist explores subject matter through the theme of absence. Taylor examines art history’s past and the exclusion of women from the canon. Kioti offers a cautionary glimpse of the future, as environmental deregulation continues while billions of birds disappear from our planet. The domination of women and the environment is symbolized through the work of each artist and their use of discarded books that are repurposed, deconstructed and reimagined to become something symbolic. The books broadly speak to the current political climate in Florida as the state has become synonymous with censorship and book banning by right-wing lawmakers and school boards. Speaking through the repurposing of books is a physical link for the artists’ work to converge.
Opening reception, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, 6--9:00 pm. Kioti will present an interactive performance piece during both First Friday open studios. Each artist will lead a workshop in Sept and October. Information to register / attend
