Kerns’ series employs lenticular technology (also known as moving-pictures, wiggle pictures or tilt cards) to echo the duplexity of IRL or real life and an online experience. The two frame ‘animated’ pieces transition as the viewer moves left and right; The viewer sees a clear image which is obscured and then becomes clear again. This transition evokes the idea of metamorphosis, realized only before or after and indiscernible during the action. Similar to Kerns’ other projects, this series is heavily influenced by images created for social media and the compulsion to portray identity online. The photographic images use visual aesthetics and symbolism of reflection, ephemerality, concealment and disguise to further the idea of translation and transition.
Beyond Violet
McMaster Gallery, University of South Carolina
Installation Shot
30" x 24"
2023
Beyond Violet
Birke Art Gallery, Marshall University
Installation Shot
30" x 24"
2023
Beyond Violet
Birke Art Gallery, Marshall University
Installation Shot
30" x 24"
2023
Orange Grove
Two Views (Straight, left)
Lenticular Print
30" x 24"
2019
Tucker at Nite
Three views (Straight, left and detail)
Lenticular Print
30" x 24"
2019
Temporary Source
Two Views (Straight, left)
Lenticular Print
30" x 24"
2020
Fabric for Function
Two Views (Straight, left)
Lenticular Print
30" x 24"
2020
Dancing on the Sun
Two Views (Straight, left)
Lenticular Print
30" x 24"
2020
The Wall
Three views (Straight, left and detail)
Lenticular Print
40" x 32"
2019