Katherine Smith's Art: Kiki Smith

Kiki Smith has explored femininity and feminine contexts in a lot of her work. She has looked at unconventional female figures.

Lilith

Silicone, bronze and glass

33 x 27.5 x 19in

'In medieval Jewish lore, Lilith was Adam’s first wife. When she demanded to be Adam’s equal, she was evicted from the Garden of Eden. Lilith flew away to the demon world, replaced by the more submissive Eve. Smith catches us off guard with Lilith’s pose and placement. Most sculptures receive our gaze passively, but Lilith stares back with piercing brown eyes, ready to pounce.'

Lucy's Daughters

Screen printed cotton figures

'Lucy' is the 3 million year old female skeleton discovered in Ethiopia. This piece refers to the concept that all humans derived from an african woman.

Smith derives inspiration from stories too. Little Red Riding Hood is a figure that appears in many of her works.

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