At four years old, Auk took her first step onto the tatami, sparking a lifelong bond with the sport. When her professional athletic career ended, she dedicated herself to art.
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This shiftâfrom the disciplined, rigorous world of sports to a nuanced, empathetic approach to creationâenables Auk to delve into complex subjects that reveal the intricacies of humanity. Her work often addresses feminist issues and social injustices, tackling themes like power abuse, sexual assault, women's health, and mental health. Through these pieces, Auk amplifies the voices of victims and highlights systemic failures that perpetuate abuse. While studying at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, she enhanced her skills in conceptual art and mixed media, with textiles emerging as her primary medium. She also explores performance, writing, and audiovisual art as part of her creative process.
Ultimately, Auk envisions a world where compassion is commonplace and hopes her art contributes, even in a small way, to that vision.
