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ABOUT MY WORK

My work spans a range of mediums and is rooted in abstraction and repetition. It is not intended to be self-expressive or narrative-driven, but rather focused on aesthetics, on form, color, rhythm, and visual experience. Abstraction gives me the freedom to explore these elements while allowing viewers to bring their own interpretations to the work. I’m drawn to the subjectivity of art, and to the idea that each person can walk away with a different meaning.

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Although fully abstract, my pieces often feel familiar. Viewers frequently describe seeing references to the natural world: cityscapes, geological formations like mountains and canyons, or biological forms such as coral and cells. This response interests me, as people naturally search for patterns and meaning within randomness, even when none are intentionally placed.

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My primary body of work consists of wall sculptures made from recycled magazines and junk mail. Each piece is constructed by gluing thousands of tightly rolled paper strips onto wood panels, typically between 12,000 and 15,000 rolls per work. The process is slow and labor-intensive, and each piece begins without a plan, evolving organically as it is made. I believe this spontaneity contributes to the natural, living quality of the finished work. The repetition present throughout my sculptures eliminates traditional focal points, encouraging the eye to wander and creating an immersive, almost hypnotic experience.

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As three-dimensional works, light and shadow play an essential role. Depending on the time of day, lighting conditions, or viewing angle, the pieces appear to shift and transform. From a distance, they may seem flat and monochromatic, but up close, or viewed from the side, subtle variations in color, depth, and texture emerge.

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© 2025 by Kjersti Ochsner.

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