Karla Black

Karla Black is a Scottish artist known for her innovative use of materials in her sculptures and installations. Born in 1972 in Alexandria, Scotland, Black studied at the Glasgow School of Art and has exhibited her work in galleries and museums around the world.

Black's work often features materials such as plaster, paint, and cellophane, which she combines in unexpected and unconventional ways. Her sculptures are often large-scale and site-specific and are meant to challenge viewers' perceptions of space and form.

One of Black's most well-known works is her 2011 installation at the Venice Biennale, which consisted of a series of large, hanging sculptures made from plaster, paint, and other materials. The works were meant to evoke a sense of weightlessness and instability and were designed to interact with the architecture of the space in which they were installed.

Black has described her work as being inspired by the processes of making and thinking, and she often works intuitively, allowing the materials to guide her as she creates. She has also spoken about the importance of color and light in her work, and how these elements can transform a space and create a sense of atmosphere.