Korissa Frooman
Korissa Frooman is a Brooklyn-based anti-disciplinary artist whose work oscillates between mediums and focuses on the traces of what we leave behind.
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Leaning into the spaces between mediums, the artist explores texture and materiality in an ode to the ever-changing interplay of presence and past. Frooman’s work is a physical manifestation of liminal spaces—an in-between space created through a heavy hand of curated chance.
By approaching memory as a tangible material rather than an abstract concept, Korissa crafts pieces honouring the interplay of presence and absence, permanence and ephemerality. Found objects, often discarded and forgotten, become conduits of connection. These objects, encased in materials like latex or bioplastics, embody the essence of humanity, ageing visibly over time to echo the fleeting nature of life itself.
The artist’s process is rooted in exploration and play, emphasising the unpredictability of creation. These connections are further reinforced by the tactile nature of her materials, which evoke the body—latex and casings recall skin and flesh. At the same time, copper bears the imprints of touch, recording traces of human presence over time.
What is your favourite thing about your studio?
“With my studio being on the ground floor of a New York street, I have a lot of passers by who engage with my work. I like that my studio creates an environment for everyday people to unexpectedly react to my work organically.”
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