Klara Fokicheva @klara.fokicheva
fokichevaklara@gmail.comExploring the interconnectedness between living and non-living matter, my work sits at the intersection of Buddhist ideology and materialist theory, both sharing a common intention to promote awareness of one’s surroundings. Works begin with collecting materials through processes like mudlarking, eco-gathering, and flea market scavenging. Often utilising discarded materials and found objects, my practice is grounded in a mindful awareness of repurposing and upcycling—like making canvas frames from found wooden crates or using old socks to build structure. I have a strong interest in tools and objects designed ergonomically to be in close contact with the hands, forming a constant, symbiotic relationship with people. Also drawn to found organic matter, such as small animal bones and eggshells, powerful symbolic remnants of living organisms. Far from inert artefacts, finished pieces feel like active tools for engagement, reflecting our relationships with the space we’re in, the objects surrounding us, and the forces at present.
TITLE: Truth of the Jaw Within, 2024 Dimensions: 52 x 66 cm
Medium: Mdf, socks, plaster, plastic, acrylic, oil, metal claw, animal jaw from the Thames 3 words related to your practice: