Lou Liska lives / works near Vienna. Social, economic and political power dynamics and dominance structures are a steady constant in the artistic exploration, which is repeatedly dedicated to the weak, the oppressed and is interested in imaginary, non-binary visions of the future. Using different media the colourful, figurative and enigmatic style likes to pick up on unspoken tensions and fears, but also hopes of modern societies. Queer is on the one hand a self-description and on the other a subversive strategy of radical openness.
Diary entries from the diary of a non-binary personality. This is a series of 3 paintings. The entries reflect different moments and experiences of non-binary existence. Dysphoric, anxious and depressed or sad and irritated moods often colour these experiences. The public debate on non-binarity is still often characterised by bias, a lack of understanding and ignorance. For example, anyone who does not behave as a woman or man in a comprehensible and expected way immediately feels the consequences. However, gender identity is not dependent on or readable from outward appearances, preferences or behavioural patterns. The poses of the characters are inspired by epic poses from art history.

Work Actual Size: 60x80cm Postage additional to cost and set by Artist and quoted on Enquiry.