Art and the Body

Karen Meninno

Karen Meninno was raised in London and born in India. Her works are from a range of mix media. She produces many types of sculptures representing her culture and identity. Through the materials she uses beads, Indian Sari she creates a variety of abstract forms. Her works are quite interesting as she produces abstract figurative forms portraying her own identity.
Each form represents multiple meanings of different issues she is inspired by.

Bound Sari Women, 2004

Arranged bride, 2004

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The website link above portrays most of her sculptural works. She explains the methods, materials and the significance of her art practice.

http://www.kingstongallery.com/artists/kmeninno.html