KRIS KUKSI Revival
Revival presents new mixed-media assemblage sculptures by Kansas-based artist Kris Kuksi in his fourth solo exhibition at Joshua Liner Gallery. At first glance, Kuksi’s densely ornate works recall the grandeur and elegance of the Belle Époque, but closer inspection reveals intricate scenes of conflict, spirituality, and psychological tension constructed from thousands of meticulously sourced components. Drawing on history, religion, and human behavior, Revival reflects on cycles of destruction and rebirth, reimagining the past as both a warning and a guide for the future.
Kris Kuksi (b. 1973, Springfield, Missouri) lives and works in Hays, Kansas, and is known for his elaborate assemblage sculptures built from found objects, model parts, and ornamental fragments. He received his BFA and MFA in painting from Fort Hays State University and has exhibited widely in the United States and internationally. Kuksi’s solo exhibitions include Triumph (2012), Beast Anthology (2009), and Imminent Utopia (2008) at Joshua Liner Gallery, as well as presentations at Mark Moore Gallery, Leedy-Voulkos Art Center, and Fraser Gallery. His work has also been featured in major group exhibitions in New York, London, Paris, and Switzerland, and is recognized for its fusion of baroque beauty, cultural critique, and darkly poetic narrative.
Churchtank Type 13 (Retired), 2013 Mixed media assemblage 35 x 15 x 37 in (88.9 x 38.1 x 94 cm)
Compromising Enlightenment, 2013 Mixed media assemblage 38 x 44 x 15 in (96.5 x 111.8 x 38.1 cm)
Der Ubermensch of the Post-Post World Calamity Variety, 2013 Mixed media assemblage 54 x 48 x 16 in (137.2 x 121.9 x 40.6 cm)
Intelligent Redesign, 2013 Mixed media assemblage 40 x 50 x 12 in (101.6 x 127 x 30.5 cm)
A Presumptuously Pagan Celebration, 2013 Mixed media assemblage 33 x 43 x 12 in (83.8 x 109.2 x 30.5 cm)
Unveiled Obscurity, 2013 Mixed media assemblage 32 x 46 x 12 in (81.3 x 116.8 x 30.5 cm)