Real Life
by Sanja Milenkovic and Zhuang Xueying
curated by Savina Tarsitano and Nicolas Martino
Opening reception Wednesday, 6th September 7:30pm.
Exhibition from September 5th > 19th
Real Life is a double project exhibition based on the personal experience of living in Barcelona: that of Serbian artist Sanja Milenkovic, winner of the International Arte Laguna Prize in Venice, and that of Chinese artist Zhuang Xueying, selected artist in the Espronceda contemporary practice programme with RUFA Fine Arts University of Rome.
The main exhibition is centred on the work of Sanja Milenkovic. The project explores how everyday life, human experience, people and nature can become a narrative through a poetic and imaginary vision of common people and landscapes, with figurative art as the primary language. As the artist says: “My inspiration comes from different constant scenes and situations from real life. I like the moment when the painting is changing and suddenly there is a perfect disorder and some imaginary conversation between the people.”
In the words of Saatchi Art curator Jessica McQueen, “Sanja explores the human condition in her vibrant paintings. She focuses on the role of an individual in the urban environment, juxtaposing quotidian metropolitan scenes of traffic, pedestrians, and crowds with natural elements like parks and shrubbery.” The project is developed in cooperation with the Arte Laguna Prize, Venice, and curated by Savina Tarsitano.
Meanwhile, young Chinese artist Zhuang Xueying will explore her personal perception of the city, space, people, identity and culture through sound, video and photography. Her work will be the result of her experience in connection with the city of Barcelona, investigating how a new culture, city, colours and movements can influence her artistic process. The outcome will be a multidisciplinary work, developed in cooperation with RUFA – Rome University of Fine Arts and curated by Savina Tarsitano and Nicolas Martino.
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