Opening Reception
Friday, April 5th
6-8pm 

On view April 5 - June 15

 

Artist Statement:

As a non-binary conceptual artist and photographer based in Brooklyn, my creative
journey is fueled by an insatiable curiosity. I am perpetually drawn to the unconventional, the strange, and the ambiguous, as it keeps me in a state of perpetual inquiry. Influenced deeply by the practical minimalism of the German Bauhaus School and the irrational silliness of Dadaism, my work exists at the intersection of experimentation and introspection.

Growing up in an environment that eschewed traditional notions of gender, I embarked on a path of relentless questioning of the societal constructs that govern our perceptions of identity. From an early age, I recognized gender as a cultural invention rather than an inherent truth, and this realization has become a central theme in my artistic exploration.

My projects delve into the core constructs of humanity: gender identity, race, and
sexuality. Through the lens of portraiture and nude photography, I confront the viewer with the raw essence of human existence, stripping away the layers of societal conditioning to reveal the vulnerability and authenticity beneath.

While photography is my primary medium, I also create immersive installations,
incorporating elements of video, sound, and smell to create multi-sensory experiences that challenge the viewer's preconceptions. My aim is not to provide answers but to provoke questions, unsettling the viewer and inviting them to reconsider their entrenched beliefs and biases.

In a world where conformity reigns supreme, I strive to disrupt the status quo, offering glimpses of alternative realities where the boundaries of gender and identity are fluid and ever-shifting. Through my work, I seek to foster empathy, understanding, and acceptance, paving the way for a more inclusive and compassionate society.


Bio:

Eva Mueller is a non-binary New York-based photographer and conceptual artist. They studied graphic design in their native Germany, fashion, and portrait photography at the International Center of Photography and Parsons School of Design in New York. After a fashion and music photographer career, Mueller shifted their focus to fine art and portraiture.

Most of Mueller's work looks deeper at our human existence's core constructs, such as gender identity, race, and sexuality. Mueller injects a fair amount of subtle wit into their stark, minimal compositions, strongly influenced by the German Bauhaus school. Being an active member of New York City's queer art and lifestyle community, many art projects revolve around the hidden and the unseen of those nonconforming environments. Mueller challenges the viewer to reconsider their perspective and question their judgments. They work in photography, video, and installation. 
@evamuellerart