Konkurz na najkrajšiu dvojicu/ The most beautiful couple competition @ Berlinskej model in Prague

I collaborated with Czech artist Juliana Höschlová on a project for artist-run space Berlinskej model in Prague. Both inspired by a way of thinking about the future that is based on the premise that the human species in its current form does not represent the end of our development but rather a comparatively early phase, we created pieces inspired by famous rather plastic Instagramers as well as the ideas of post- and trans- humanism. 

The gallery program originally started off with one-day exhibitions with weekly regularity. Currently the program consists of usually four exhibitions per month that last several days with the opening still playing a significant role as the artists do not only present their work but also have to prepare refreshments . Fine arts, music and gastronomy are understood here as complementary disciplines.

Find out more about Berlinskej model here.

Telling Lines @ Lappeenranta Art Museum in Finland

TELLING LINES – DRAWING IN SLOVAK CONTEMPORARY ART

Lappeenranta Art Museum

September 7 th – November 13 th 2016

Telling Lines – Drawing in Slovak Contemporary Art is curated by Slavomíra Ondrušová (b. 1985) and Milan Vagač (b. 1987). The exhibition brings together eight young Slovak artists working primarily with the medium of drawing and its power to “talk”. The artists selected for the exhibition represent different ways of dealing with the drawing as a medium capable to tell a story.

Svetlana Fialová (b.1985) uses mainly pure painter´s line in her work, she is inspired by the current cultural subcultures and is interested in topics like a cliché, boredom or the effect of the internet on the society. In the work of Daniela Krajčová (b. 1983) the drawing appears as part of animations, participative practices and large-size installations. Krajčová deals with socio-political themes, refugee crises, personal stories in a historical context. Jarmila Mitríková (b. 1986) and David Demjanovič (b. 1985) form an artist duo that actively produces torch burned drawings in the wood. The traditional technique known mainly from the world of craft is in their work put into new contexts – their compositions combine mix of motives, blend images of Slovak traditions and habits with scenes from the history and religions in Europe. Monika Pascoe-Mikysková (b. 1983) works mainly with ink, watercolors and pencil. Her drawigs often present female, relationship, or nature inspired themes. Rastislav Podhorský (b. 1990) paints and draws. His work reflects philosophical basis, the paintings are often metaphors or "contemplations". Ivana Šáteková (b. 1984) is an illustrator, she expresses herself mostly through comics, street art and by various overlaps into installation or sculpture. She is interested in current subjects of the youth, she deals with them and re-names them humorously. Boris Sirka (b. 1981) is a painter and a musician, who uses strong pictorially gesture also in the drawing. The current source of his inspiration is Japan and the Japanese culture.

Further information: Mikko Pirinen, curator, mikko.pirinen@lappeenranta.fi

http://www.lappeenranta.fi/museot

https://www.facebook.com/lappeenrannanmuseot

Vabank @ Kunstverein Bratislava

 

Pictures above are from my solo show called Vabank that took place at Kunstverein Bratislava from Sep 22 till Nov 4, 2016.

You can read more about the Kunstverein initiative in Slovak here or watch the interview shot by Jano Šebík here.