13” x 3.5’ x 5”
Sculpture, unframed
Not for sale

Artist Statement

My work aims to challenge gender norms through the juxtaposition of sculptural forms that blur the line between what is thought of as feminine and masculine. My own experiences growing up on a farm in Langley, BC and years of engaging in physically challenging farm work has greatly informed my art practice. Equally important is my fascination with all things considered stereotypically female in our culture: fashion, glitter, fake nails, fake eyelashes,… Throughout my work, activities, fashion and objects relating to men’s activities are blended together to create a new hybrid, highlighting contrasting stereotypes of gender. Items typically associated with men’s hobbies are adorned with jewels, glitter and the colour pink – marking them as objects of hyper-femininity. By forcing together these apparent opposites, I aim to subvert cultural expectations of men as active and women as passive.

Artist Bio

Krystal Charlston is a multidisciplinary artist who lives and works in Langley, British Columbia. Her hyper feminine work explores her identity and how she wants the world to understand that being both feminine, yet masculine is the reality for almost all women. Charlston’s distinctive style explores her rural life from childhood to now. She completed her EDAS certificate at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2016, her BFA in 2022 and now is working on her BEd at Simon Fraser University. Charlston works for the Langley School District, in which she finds that her work as an educator influences her art practice. Her practice has developed a playful aspect, and this playfulness is seen throughout her work.

Find Krystal online:

Website: https://krystalcharlston.wixsite.com/website
Instagram: @Krystalc_art