“The Caretakers” tells this story through fragile, exposed, vulnerable organ like glass shapes clinging to life on twisted recycled metal or rope support structures. The glass represents the human part – vulnerable, exposed and disabled - while the metal/rope is a kind of a caregiver. This thematic process of uncovering tenderness versus brutality is in constant transformation in my work.

Maria Koshenkova (b. Urss, 1981) is a Russian/Danish artist.
In her glass sculptures, Koshenkova merge the dramatic narrative–installed by her Eastern European background - with adopted Scandinavian aesthetics. Over the last 17 years Marias pieces shown in multiple exhibitions, museum and private collections all around the world. Her glass works were part of the The Danish Pavilion” We Walked the Earth “at the 59th La Biennale di Venezia.

Works on display:
The Caretaker V 2023 (Blown Sculpted Glass. Metal Construction on Wheels. Power Coating) 174 X 90 X 65 cm
DAMAGED WHITE SHAPE 2020 (Blown Sculpted Glass) 60 X 30 X 35 cm