Artist: Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir
Exhibition title: My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments
Venue: Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich, Germany
Date: November 10 – December 23, 2023
Photography: all images copyright and courtesy of the artists and Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
“My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments” marks the collaborative journey of Nevena Aleksovski and Maja Babič Košir, where their artistic prowess in printmaking, drawing, painting, and sculpture merges into a unique visual narrative. Bound by their roles as women, artists, migrants, and precarious workers, they navigate the intricate threads of personal and collective memory, family archives, and autobiographical tales. In this exploration, they uncover the dualities of origin and (non)belonging, touching upon transgenerational traumas and the nuanced nuances of personal and collective identities within the (post) Yugoslav cultural context.
Their artistic collaboration serves as a lens, revealing the hidden layers beneath the surface. Drawing from their collective and personal histories, they craft an art form that is not only visually striking but also deeply introspective. Through fragmented and minimalist expressions, they lay bare the power relations and transform archives into vibrant dialogues. Their artworks, akin to living organisms, entwine, complement, and metamorphose, engaging in profound dialogues within the exhibition space.
“Sediments” stands as a testament to the transformative potential of artistic empathy. By inviting viewers into this immersive realm, where art transcends boundaries, it encourages contemplation and introspection. This exhibition reveals the unknown, hidden stories within the folds of collective and personal memory, showcasing the intricate complexities of identity and the evolving human experience. As records from the past intertwine with the present, “Sediments” beckons us to sense the underlying transformations and find belonging within the layers of shared exploration.
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Maja Babič Košir, Love Letters Series, 2023, Mixed Media, 70 x 90 cm
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Maja Babič Košir, Love Letters Series, 2023, Mixed Media, 70 x 90 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Love Letters Series, 2023, Mixed Media, 70 x 90 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Love Letters Series, 2023, Mixed Media, 70 x 90 cm
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Nevena Aleksovski, Go South, 2023, Oil on paper, 42 x 60 cm
Nevena Aleksovski, Tenderness Drawing Series V, 2023, Charcoal on paper, 31 x 39 cm
Nevena Aleksovski, Tenderness Drawing Series VI, 2023, Charcoal on paper, 31 x 39 cm
Nevena Aleksovski, Tenderness Drawing Series IV, 2023, Charcoal on paper, 31 x 39 cm
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Nevena Aleksovski, Linger on, 2018, Digital drawing, giclee print, pen, 31 x 39 cm
Nevena Aleksovski, Linger on, 2018, Digital drawing, giclee print, pen, 31 x 39 cm
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Maja Babič Košir, Wishful, 2023, Plastic, 38 x 31 x 11 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Wishful, 2023, Plastic, 38 x 31 x 11 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Wishful, 2023, Plastic, 38 x 31 x 11 cm
Nevena Aleksovski, Relational Tenderness Drawing Series II, 2023, Charcoal on paper, 31 x 39 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Their fragile collars, our common fear, 2023, Found objects, 4 x 17 x 15 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Their fragile collars, our common fear, 2023, Found objects, 4 x 17 x 15 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Their fragile collars, our common fear, 2023, Found objects, 4 x 17 x 15 cm
Nevena Aleksovski & Maja Babič Košir, My Familiar Unfamiliar, edition 2: Sediments, 2023, exhibition view, Galerie Britta Rettberg, Munich
Maja Babič Košir, What he left, 2023, Plastic, 125 x 65 x 10 cm
Maja Babič Košir, What he left, 2023, Plastic, 125 x 65 x 10 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Gentle Man, 2023, Shell Square Lounge (Design Niko Kralj 1965), fur, eau de cologne crystall flask, 70 x 75 x 90 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Gentle Man, 2023, Shell Square Lounge (Design Niko Kralj 1965), fur, eau de cologne crystall flask, 70 x 75 x 90 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Gentle Man, 2023, Shell Square Lounge (Design Niko Kralj 1965), fur, eau de cologne crystall flask, 70 x 75 x 90 cm
Maja Babič Košir, Gentle Man, 2023, Shell Square Lounge (Design Niko Kralj 1965), fur, eau de cologne crystall flask, 70 x 75 x 90 cm