KAYA's 'Under_Ursus' Exhibition at SCAD Museum Explores Collaborative Art and Ritual
An interview with the collaborative duo KAYA, comprising German painter Kerstin Brätsch and American sculptor Debo Eilers, discusses their exhibition 'Under_Ursus' at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia. The show, curated by Ariella Wolens, ran from September 29, 2020, to January 3, 2021, and featured 'OraKle Paintings' displayed in the museum's Jewel Boxes. KAYA, formed in 2010, blends painting and sculpture while exploring themes of authorship, ritual, and transformation. The works reference pre-Renaissance catacomb art and incorporate elements from prior performances, such as a 2018 Berlin event involving bear symbolism. The interview, conducted by Todd Schroeder in October 2020, highlights KAYA's iterative process and engagement with community contexts.
Key facts
- KAYA is a collaboration between Kerstin Brätsch and Debo Eilers that began in 2010.
- The exhibition 'Under_Ursus' was on view at SCAD Museum of Art from September 29, 2020, to January 3, 2021.
- The show featured 'OraKle Paintings' that reference pre-Renaissance Italian catacomb art and incorporate ritualistic elements.
Entities
Artists
- Kerstin Brätsch
- Debo Eilers
- KAYA
Institutions
- SCAD Museum of Art
- Fondazione Memmo
- Bärenzwinger
Locations
- Savannah, Georgia
- Berlin, Germany
- Rome, Italy