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name
kim litch
media
mixed media
education
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Rutgers University
BFA Photo & Sculpture, 1997
Florida State University
MFA Studio Art, 2006
My current work is rooted historically by the American Know-Nothing Party and revolves around the thematic issue of this exaggerated patriotic and know-nothing attitude that has become endemic in America.
The American Know-Nothing Party was a mid 1800's secret American organization that was fearful of foreign and subversive influence. When asked about their secret political party, members replied, "I know nothing".
While the know-nothings of the 1800's eventually dispersed, this attitude was later adopted in the 1950's and was characterized by anti-intellectualism, exaggerated patriotism and fear of subversive influences.
Installations include viewer participation, sound, and video. Primary materials or elements throughout the work consist of resin, latex, stitching, and the use of red white and blue.