Kiki Smith

Born in Germany in 1954, Kiki Smith is an American artist whose provocative work delves into themes of sex, birth, regeneration, and the human condition. Growing up, she was exposed to her father, Tony Smith's, process of making geometric sculptures, giving her an early taste of modernism's craftsmanship. Her childhood experience in the Catholic Church, coupled with a fascination for the human body, profoundly shaped her artistic perspective. After attending Hartford Art Sch…