Kara Eckler

I am an artist driven by interests in psychology, mysticism, and sexuality. Themes of spiritual practise and shadow exploration make frequent appearances, and my career as a pornographer also strongly informs my work. I am also interested in mythology, the nature of consciousness, the body, relationships, power dynamics, and alchemy. In my paintings, the characters are put in situations which emphasize the power of their feelings and the potency of their humanity and lived experience. These works are typically narratives from my own life but I strive to make them transpersonal when I associate their human vulnerability with the divine.