Writing With My Hands

Writing With My Hands by Levin Ifko exhibits writing through objects an avenue to explore.

"Writing With My Hands" by AUArts Student Levin Ifko exhibits writing through objects an avenue exploring discomfort, care, and change, while acknowledging the importance, familiarity, and fun in the things that surround us.

Artist Statement

I love street signage. I really enjoy recipes, and finding magazine cutouts. I’m quite fond of my collection of bus tickets (many of which have been gifts from friends and peers). And lately I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast. Whether clear or complex, there can be so many reasons why people are drawn to certain objects. And there are times we can’t (or don’t) put it into words. Either way, these “things” have become a huge part of my life and routine, and the way I navigate the spaces around me. I’ve been interested in writing in a way that uses objects by recreating them in some way, and replacing or altering the text on labels or signs. Writing through objects has become an avenue that I explore discomfort, care, and change, while acknowledging the importance, familiarity, and fun in the things that surround us. Overall, I’m feeling excited and grateful for the opportunity to be in TNG’s space these next five weeks, and am looking forward to meeting people (in all the ways that COVID allows), sharing recipes, and writing with my hands.