Symbolic Dis-Order

Hallie Gluk constructs still lifes that incorporate organic and ephemeral elements into vignettes that manipulate three-dimensional space. Her staged scenes recall the aftermath of a party and the inherent hangover that comes with its excesses. Gluk’s photographs bring the Dutch vanitas tradition into the contemporary, alluding to the transience of life, the futility of pleasure, and the certainty of decay. She weaves personal relics into her assemblages – such as her grandmother’s broken whiskey glasses and her mother’s jewelry – to recall family traumas and histories. Her pieces are highly personal – exploring the anxieties and coping mechanisms that come hand in hand with human intimacy. Her work is inspired by Art Historical movements such as Mannerism, Rococo, Dutch Still Lives and more.