Jojo Knowles

Jojo Knowles (b. 2000, swe/usa) is a conceptual artist working with sculpture, installation, performance, and video. Her work follows two main trajectories of research; the use of the abject/disgust as a political force against modes of discrimination, centering around embracing that which makes humans animal and “disgusting” to foster empathy and self-awareness. This research leads into a critical examination of the relationship between humans and non-human species, specifically in Western societies, searching for ways to mend and re-create these relationships in the midst of ecological crisis. Her work delves into psychological methods, using humor and emotion to break down taught frameworks of discrimination and exploitation. The work culminates in uncanny sculptures and performances where material exploration and artistic transformation are central.