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Kiki Klimt

Kiki Klimt's approach to her work is truly unique, transcending the rigid boundaries established in our society
since the Renaissance. She sees the realms of philosophy, science, and art as intricately intertwined, each
playing a vital role in deepening our understanding of the world around us. Her artistic endeavors are deeply
rooted in profound ontological and philosophical questions she seeks to illuminate through a blend of ancient
wisdom and contemporary scientific approach.
With over 25 years of experience, Kiki has passionately navigated the art world as both a professor and a
professional artist, exploring a diverse array of visual media. She graduated in painting, finished postgraduate
study in sculpture at ALUO in Ljubljana, and later obtained a PhD in Painting and Visual Theory. She has been a
professor at different universities and schools. Her works have been exhibited in galleries in New York, Berlin,
Zagreb, Ljubljana, etc.
Throughout her journey, she has utilized various media and techniques to express complex ideas and emotions.
Recently, she has reached a stage of maturity in her artistic practice that allows her to weave these diverse
threads together into a rich, cohesive narrative. Through her work, she now creates stories that resonate
deeply, employing visual language as her most eloquent means of communication.

Visual Analysis Of The Myth Of Psyche And Eros Through Hegel's Dialectic

‘’In 2022, I attended an Artist-in-residence at the Ionian Center for Art and Culture in Greece. Within the month, I created 12 paintings. As I was
painting/translating the myth of Psyche and Eros into visual language, I realized it was not what I had initially thought – an essential and trustful archetype.
The myth was profoundly amiss, so I named the project ‘Broken Firmament – Psyche and Eros ‘. In October 2023, I added 12 new paintings. I found myself amid
a personal drama and remembered my mother’s story — her silent rebellion against a woman’s social position. Her struggles, like those of many women of her
generation, trapped in a liminal space between tradition and emancipation, deeply resonated with me. In the end, she passed away prematurely, worn out by
the demands of both worlds. The project took on a much broader significance than I had initially envisioned. I delved into the history and the current state of
the social position of women. Despite the illusion of progress, the reality remains unchanged. In the confines of the family, everything is still the same for most
women. Upon seeing the paintings, many of them tell me their own stories. And there are no nice ones.’’
S3A2 - Acrylic on poplar wood, 28x35cm, 2024

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