The Architecture of Absence: The Ethereal World of Karen La Monte In the realm of contemporary sculpture, few artists command the silent, evocative power of Karen La Monte. Her work does not merely occupy space; it haunts it. Born in Manhattan in 1967, La Monte has spent her career mastering the art of the invisible, creating monumental works that celebrate what is no longer there. Through her meticulous use of ceramic, bronze, marble, and cast glass, she crafts garments—dresses, kimonos, and flowing robes—that appear to be draped over bodies that have vanished into thin air. This profound e…