Corkey Sinks
Corkey Sinks quite appropriately creates quirky spaces and installations comprised of various media such as sculpture, textiles, and printed matter. Her work, which deals with themes of the supernatural, conspiracies, historical mythology, and femininity are conveyed through recurring motifs: mystical crystals made from household waste, and repeating black-and-white geometric patterns. Visually her pieces can be described as psychedelic, mystical, and immersive, with bold, eye-catching graphics. In her work Demon Baby, Sinks creates tension and anxiety as she discusses the rise of women’s reproductive rights and feminism with the simultaneous growing prominence of underground American occult. Although this piece draws no definite conclusions, Sinks's documentation of particular events leads readers to create their own conspiracy theories. The tone of this piece mirrors themes that can be found throughout her other work, which foster an uncanny and uncomfortable atmosphere along with paranormal visuals.
In 2009 Sinks exhibited her first solo show at MASS Gallery in Austin, followed by solo shows at Modified Arts in Phoenix, Elastic Arts Foundation in Chicago, Crosstown Arts in Memphis, and Mild Climate in Nashville. In addition to her solo shows, Sinks has also contributed to a number of group exhibitions including shows at the Coop Gallery in …
Corkey Sinks quite appropriately creates quirky spaces and installations comprised of various media such as sculpture, textiles, and printed matter. Her work, which deals with themes of the supernatural, conspiracies, historical mythology, and femininity are conveyed through recurring motifs: mystical crystals made from household waste, and repeating black-and-white geometric patterns. Visually her pieces can be described as psychedelic, mystical, and immersive, with bold, eye-catching graphics. In her work Demon Baby, Sinks creates tension and anxiety as she discusses the rise of women’s reproductive rights and feminism with the simultaneous growing prominence of underground American occult. Although this piece draws no definite conclusions, Sinks's documentation of particular events leads readers to create their own conspiracy theories. The tone of this piece mirrors themes that can be found throughout her other work, which foster an uncanny and uncomfortable atmosphere along with paranormal visuals.
In 2009 Sinks exhibited her first solo show at MASS Gallery in Austin, followed by solo shows at Modified Arts in Phoenix, Elastic Arts Foundation in Chicago, Crosstown Arts in Memphis, and Mild Climate in Nashville. In addition to her solo shows, Sinks has also contributed to a number of group exhibitions including shows at the Coop Gallery in Nashville, The Art Museum at the University of Memphis, Western Exhibitions in Chicago, Carousel Space Project in Chicago, and Austin Museum of Digital Art. In 2016 she held a residency at Crosstown Arts in Memphis and has been awarded the PULSE PRIZE by the Okay Mountain Collective in Miami, Florida, and the Steketee Scholarship award from the Ox-Bow School of Art.
