Artist Statement

I am interested in the parallels between women and animals throughout history, and apply this through representations of myself and pet rabbit Lou. First wave feminism suggests the removal of all dominance in relationships, between men and women, as well as human and animal. This philosophy is impossible to practice as a caregiver to a pet, and I view my rabbit as a life partner instead. Throughout the duration of our time spent together, both myself and Lou experienced benign growths in the same location, thus suggesting our relationship was fated.

Biography

Kristina Durka is an interdisciplinary artist, arts administrator, and rabbit enthusiast from Hamilton, Ontario. She holds a BFA in Studio Art from McMaster University, has completed residencies throughout Canada and has exhibited across North America. In addition to her studio practice, Durka is the Operations Coordinator of Factory Media Centre, Programming Assistant of Hamilton Artists Inc., Co-Chair of Assembly Gallery and an on-call preparator and Arts Educator for various galleries across the GTA. By night Durka also runs a commercial ceramics business creating vintage inspired animal planters.