Lenka Clayton Featured in Art21's Human Nature Episode
Lenka Clayton, a Cornwall-born artist now living in Pittsburgh, is the focus of a new short film by Art21, featured in their Human Nature episode. She creatively reimagines everyday objects, saying, "I look at things meant to function a certain way and intentionally misinterpret their use." The documentary showcases her colorful culinary artwork, where tongs are arranged in a grid, and a project documenting items her baby son pulled from his mouth, like buttons and acorns—also displayed in a grid format. Clayton emphasizes the significance of connections, remarking, "Life is all about connection, and my art explores that." She also created an open-source residency for artist mothers. The episode highlights Colombian artist Delcy Morelos, with both films available on Art21’s site.
Key facts
- Lenka Clayton is featured in a new Art21 short documentary.
- The documentary is part of Art21's Human Nature episode.
- Clayton works across media including typewriter animations and installations.
- She created a culinary installation of colorful tongs hung in a grid.
- She documented objects her son put in his mouth as a baby.
- Clayton founded an open-source residency program for artist mothers.
- The Human Nature episode also includes Colombian artist Delcy Morelos.
- The films are available on Art21's website.
Entities
Artists
- Lenka Clayton
- Delcy Morelos
Institutions
- Art21
- Colossal
Locations
- Cornwall
- Pittsburgh
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Colombia