The Erotic Mind / Nik Hulstein (she/they)

An exploration into the erotic, our spirituality, and the future integration of machines through collage, 3D assemblage, and interactive pieces.

Artist Statement:

In my art practice I collage found images to explore the intersection of eroticism and spirituality. By morphing archetypes from popular culture, I construct visual tools for the viewer to engage and play with their own perceptions of sexual form and its overlap/connection to the sacred.

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For my solo exhibition titled The Erotic Mind, I have created collages and interactive assemblages. The works are aimed to incite a deeper dive into one’s erotic consciousness by dissecting familiar cultural constructs and reconfiguring them to create an open position.

Many of the works and concepts in this exhibition were inspired by Audre Lorde’s “Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power.” I was particularly drawn to Lorde’s description and function of the erotic and her emphasis on utilizing our lifeforce and creative energy to reclaim power over our lives.