CORPOREAL INSULTS (1995-2002)

"The works of Christine Kowal Post are never unequivocal, but are open to countless interpretations. It is here that the fascination of her sculptures lies. It is a shock and in many respects an allure, which captivates the observer, (pain/desire, animal/human, man/woman) provoke tensions both menacing and charming at the same time. Archaic, mystical and religious images rise up, as in a half-sleep and demand to be animated, even in the face of modern resistance. One is captivated by her work even before the usual guards can come into place, and instead one falls into a conflict with her work. " For full text click here

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Kunstlerhaus Ulm, Germany 1999 'Victims and Murderers' 1996 Oil on Limewood. Height 2.64 m Detail of 'Victims and Murderers' 'Woman being eaten by a Crocodile' 1995 Oil on Limewood. Height 2.68 m  Detail of Woman being eaten by a Crocodile 'Expulsion 1' 1998 Oil, Willow, Alder Height 1.07 m

'Expulsion 2' 1999 Oil on Limewood. Height 1.38m 'Stoning 1' 1996 Oil on Limewood. Height 1.52 m 'Stoning 2' 2002 Height 42 cm 'Cain and Abel' 1999 Oil on Limewood. Height 59 cm 'Red Hill' 1996 Oil on Limewood. Height 1.5m incl. base 'Shark' 1997 Oil on Limewood. Height 2.39 m

'Woman and Pig' 1998 Oil on Limewood. Height 1.79m incl. base 'Little Witch' 1996 Oil on Limewood. Height 1.5 m 'Witch 2' 1997 Oil on Limewood. Height 2.66 m