Ask No Questions, Pass No Criticism, 2023
Oil on canvas
£750
In stock
About the Artist
Inspired by the complexities of identity and relationships, Kat Giordano’s practice reimagines the conventions of portraiture to examine the cultural and historical contexts that shape our understanding of the body. She aims to uncover the layers of meaning beneath the surface, questioning how we perceive and represent the self in both personal and social contexts. Through her work, Kat seeks to expand the language of painting while addressing the subtle, often overlooked tensions that arise in our interactions and perceptions. At the heart of her practice is an exploration of the uncanny tensions embedded within everyday life, where the familiar can take on an unsettling strangeness. She interrogates entrenched patriarchal structures and passive violence, investigating the invisible pressures created by ingrained social norms and unspoken expectations.
Beneath these polished surfaces lie subtle dissonances, often revealed in fleeting gestures and overlooked moments. Through deliberate cropping and a focus on fragmented bodies, Kat is drawn to the liminal spaces where tension resides, unravelling the unease hidden beneath routine
interactions. Vibrant colors and disjointed compositions create a contrast between vibrancy and discomfort, suggesting narratives that remain just beyond reach. Rather than offering clarity, her work encourages viewers to question not only what is visible in the mundane, but also what we choose to see and understand.
Recent Awards:
2020, Beverly Main Street Emerging Artist
2019, Thesis Nominee Presenter Endicott College
2019, Student Representer NASAD Site Review
2019, Endicott College Women of Impact
2017, Dean's Choice Award Endicott College
Kat currently works and lives in London, UK. To request additional work, please contact specialist@aucart.com.
About the Artwork
Kat Giordano’s oil paintings delve into the societal issues surrounding passive implicit violence and the entrapment experienced within suburbia. With a focus on the interplay of landscape as both a place and a non-place, Giordano illuminates manicured facades that define suburban spaces and explores the symbolic significance of fences as territorial markers. She attempts to challenge the viewers’ perceptions by juxtaposing the lushness of nature with the underlying cynical realities that lie beneath the surface. Her examination of passive implicit violence prompts critical reassessment of established norms and power dynamics.
