by Karl Hauser
Cast Aluminum
18” x 10” x 6”
About Karl
Karl Hauser was born in Michigan City, on a small farm in northwest Indiana. He played in the dirt, drew pictures, and learned to swim in Lake Michigan. His mother, a self taught artist who invented and painted “blue roses”, encouraged him to draw as it didn’t have the messy potential of paint.
Later, he worked for the railroad as a track laborer in order to save money for art school. He attended the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis where he studied sculpture, learned to make neon signs, and was introduced to video art. He received his MFA in video and performance art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1981.
His work has included drawing, watercolor, digital collage, and digital sculpture. His sculptures involve a wide range of materials including cast metal, styrofoam, cardboard, wire, ceramic, found objects, etc., either used directly or as patterns for molds.
Simultaneously figurative and expressionistic, his work weaves together the horrific with humor.
In my artistic practice, I explore the interplay between darkness and humor, using humor as a lens to confront the serious and often uncomfortable facets of human existence. This balance invites viewers to engage with life's complexities, blending thoughtfulness with a touch of levity.
Combining diverse techniques and mediums, I create works that are visually striking and conceptually layered. Each piece invites viewers to navigate the tension between the familiar and the unexpected, encouraging reflection on the intricacies of the human condition. My sculptures aim to provoke a spectrum of emotions, from laughter to introspection, offering a fresh perspective on the multifaceted nature of existence.
by Karl Hauser
Cast Aluminum
18” x 10” x 6”
About Karl
Karl Hauser was born in Michigan City, on a small farm in northwest Indiana. He played in the dirt, drew pictures, and learned to swim in Lake Michigan. His mother, a self taught artist who invented and painted “blue roses”, encouraged him to draw as it didn’t have the messy potential of paint.
Later, he worked for the railroad as a track laborer in order to save money for art school. He attended the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis where he studied sculpture, learned to make neon signs, and was introduced to video art. He received his MFA in video and performance art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1981.
His work has included drawing, watercolor, digital collage, and digital sculpture. His sculptures involve a wide range of materials including cast metal, styrofoam, cardboard, wire, ceramic, found objects, etc., either used directly or as patterns for molds.
Simultaneously figurative and expressionistic, his work weaves together the horrific with humor.
In my artistic practice, I explore the interplay between darkness and humor, using humor as a lens to confront the serious and often uncomfortable facets of human existence. This balance invites viewers to engage with life's complexities, blending thoughtfulness with a touch of levity.
Combining diverse techniques and mediums, I create works that are visually striking and conceptually layered. Each piece invites viewers to navigate the tension between the familiar and the unexpected, encouraging reflection on the intricacies of the human condition. My sculptures aim to provoke a spectrum of emotions, from laughter to introspection, offering a fresh perspective on the multifaceted nature of existence.
