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CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF CREATIVE EXCELLENCE 1873 — 2023

Emily Kofsky

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Emily Kofsky

Website: ekofsky.com
Ins: @plywood_sarcophagus

Artist Statement

My work is driven by perceived idyllic times, places, experiences, and relationships. I often return to the troubling intersections of media and reality, and the effect of film and social media on the mind. Recognition of oneself through such media is a substitute for real, tactile experiences. Quest-fulfilling movies propel the lead along a trajectory where all obstacles are overcome and a state of enlightenment is ultimately achieved.

In reality, this linear unfolding of life is unattainable. We produce thousands of images a year on an individual level, elevating unconnected moments in time, curating our identities, perhaps into something other than the truth. The result is a patchwork of seemingly idyllic moments constructed for ourselves and others. Through my work, I consider how this connection to digital media affects our perceptions of ourselves, our memories, and one another.

Artist Bio

Emily Kofsky (b. 1996, Poughkeepsie, New York) (She/Her) is an artist who specializes in painting and sculpture. She graduated with a B.F.A. degree from The Maryland Institute College of Art in 2018 and is currently pursuing an M.F.A. degree in studio art at Syracuse University. Through her art, Kofsky explores the impact of digital media on self-perception, memory, and interpersonal connections, revealing a complex patchwork of curated, idyllic moments that challenge our grasp of reality.