Kailey Coppens

In my art practice, I explore the relationships between mass-produced items and the structural surroundings of a home, using found materials to create sculptures. I’ve had to move frequently, living in over 16 houses and apartments in the past 27 years. Through my work, I reflect on the spaces I’ve had to leave behind. I find myself drawn to the colors, patterns, and materials that persist even as the walls around them change. I consider how objects are collected, stored, presented, or used, and how unassuming objects adopt individual narratives in the domestic realm. My goal is to initiate a conversation about how we unconsciously curate our living spaces by reimagining the function of everyday household materials.

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