Emily Krainc
Emily Krainc
Emily Krainc

My work has roots in psychoanalysis particularly Freudian theory, it is about the unconscious and sometimes blind folded mark making and its implications. It speaks about ideas of visual memory through the process of layering; the constant application of paint over paint speaks of the construction of memory how some things are lost and replaced by others and in the destruction of the old there is a sense of re-birthing and creation of the new.
In a sense my paintings are becoming a mental space for my thoughts and emotions both conscious and unconscious. These two sides of my being are constantly in conflict with one another. The canvas allows for me to resolve my own mental issues and in a sense each painting is a little part of me.
My marks are heavily influenced by forms of writing such as automatic writing, calligraphy, graffiti and the archi-trace. I am influenced particularly by the likes of Descatres and Derrida, as they have shed light on this area of interest. My work speaks of pre-ontological and primitive ways of making mark, of the moment of spontaneity and wants to express gestural moments unhindered. I am interested by the notion of taking something not corporeal and making it physical such as dreams, thoughts, emotions and memory. 
My work constantly explores the page format which is rooted in my obsession with forms of writing, particularly the fold in the middle. This has lead to works which speak about the void or Plato’s “Chora” which describes space, or a place in space; and the environment in which forms materialize.  It can be said that my paintings originates from “Chora” and are also representing it in some cases. The void also speaks to me of a limitless space such as a mirror which to me almost creates another parallel existence. I am interested in reflecting myself in the canvas both metaphorically and literally and the narcissistic qualities of the reflective surface. The void also has very phallic implications and has lead to an interest in ideas of feminism such as the theories of Gilles de Leuze or Helene Cixous.
The exhibition will look into these ideas which I constantly seek to explore in my practice, and I will present a series of paintings as appropriate to fill the space.

CV

Education

Bath Spa University, Bath 2007-2010
BA Hons Fine Art

Wiltshire College, Trowbridge 2006-2007
ABC Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design)
ABC Level 3 Award in Life Drawing

Exhibitions

2010 - ‘97 Miles West’ - Truman Brewery - London
2010 - ‘Scribbles and Murmurs’ - Rag Factory - London
2010 - Degree Show - Bath Spa University - Bath
2010 - ‘Breakfast Club’ - Dartmouth Avenue Studios - Bath
2009 - ‘Pepper Your Leopard’ - Porter Cellar Bar - Bath
2009 - ‘Locus’ - Dartmouth Avenue Studios – Bath

Permanent displays

Trowbridge ARC Theatre, Yummy’s Cafe Trowbridge
The Crown Hotel, Frome

Experience

Artist Assistant, Chris Bucklow July 2006
·          Analysing mine and his work on a regular basis
·          Gained experience working in a professional studio space
·          Assisted in developing pieces in response to his brief

Artist assistant, Edwina Ashton, September 2009