Kiam Marcelo Junio
Mirrors, 2011

Work List

Letters I’ll Never Send
(Acrylic)
     Letter to the Bluest Eyes in Texas
     Letter to a Shadow
     Letter to my Dead Mother
     Letter to an Absent Father
     Letter to the One Who Got Married

I AM
(Acrylic, mixed media, post-its)

Untitled
(Video installation, mixed media)

Artist Statement

My current body of work explores themes of self-construction and deconstruction through reflection - both the figurative contemplation of one’s internalized history, and the literal representation of one’s form through reflective media.  I have used different formats to aid in this inquiry.

The series “Letters I’ll Never Send” consists of highly personal notes addressed to pivotal figures in my life, with whom I have no contact.  The letters are etched onto mirrored acrylic surfaces, allowing the viewer to see his or her visage while reading the letters.  This allows for a conversation between the audience and artist, as the viewer takes on the role of the addressed subject. 

The “I Am” project is a movable street installation which also uses mirrored acrylic sheets.  The project includes small post-its on which passersby can write their own thoughts to address the statement “I AM.”  The variety of responses show a sampling of the self-reflective thoughts in each location.

By its very nature, video acts as a mirror, but with delayed response.  Recording one’s own form and voice can be unsettling, and in the Untitled piece, I aim to use it to break down the barrier between the roles of artist and audience.  

Resources

Heidi Norton
Jaime Steele
Aiden Simon
Mario Bucca
Bianca Medina
Charles Shields
Annie Le-Moussou
Inventables.com
SAIC Advanced Output Center