Holding On

Nike Schroeder is a Los Angeles based, German born contemporary artist whose work explores process and materiality. Her unique approach to working with textiles, acrylic paint, and ceramic blurs the lines between craft, painting, and sculpture. Integrating mixed media such as porcelain, thread, and fabric, Schroeder utilizes rich symbolism to weave narratives about gender and identity.

Shroeder’s most recent body of work explores womanhood, using references to the female body to examine themes of motherhood, sensuality, and power. She employs imagery of disembodied female breasts to speak to the objectification of women’s bodies while simultaneously highlighting their ability to nurture and provide. Her use of materials that are traditionally associated with femininity playfully questions the imposed binaries of high art and craft providing additional layers of meaning to her work.