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Nevena Aleksovski



Biography

Nevena Aleksovski (b. 1984) earned her degree in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Novi Sad (RS), in 2008, and furthered her academic journey with a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from the University of Ljubljana (SI), in 2014. She has showcased her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions, among others at ŠKUC (SI), RAVNIKAR (SI), Britta Rettberg (DE), MGLC (SI), Cukrarna (SI), P74 Gallery (SI), PrivatePrint (MK), NADA Villa Warsaw (PL) as well as at various international art fairs including viennacontemporary, Art Rotterdam, Berlin Art Week, and others.

Drawing from personal experience, her focal point of artistic exploration always originates from the concept of migration, a phenomenon that has shaped human histories and societies. Her focus expands beyond migrant narratives to address the challenges faced by those labeled as Others in new environments, urging viewers to contemplate the human toll of exclusion and advocate for inclusivity. Aleksovski's minimalist paintings, drawings and installation unravel the complexities of stereotypical views, prompting viewers to confront the implications of pervasive biases and fostering a dialogue towards a more inclusive global perspective.



Artist statement

My work is deeply rooted in exploring themes of identity, migrations, personal geographies, (non)belonging and place. I am particularly drawn to the concept of territory and how our sense of place and belonging is intimately tied to the land that we inhabit. In the past years, my work has also revolved around my family’s history, family archives and the migration experiences of my ancestors in the context of post-World War II industrialisation of the former Yugoslavia and the period between and after the collapse of the Yugoslav state. By excavating these personal histories, I aim to shed light on the complex web of relationships that have shaped my identity and sense of self as well as address what is universal in those experiences. I also tackle themes of absence, transgenerational trauma and erasure that are often inherent in family histories and in our collective cultural memory. Furthermore, I am interested in different relations that shape human experience – between the personal and the political, the intimate and the public, the imaginary and the real, dominance and subordination etc. and the inconsistencies and contradictions that arise in these relations. All this is reflected in my art practice in a minimalist and fragmented expression, cleared of any superfluous information. I mostly work in the mediums of painting, drawing, installation and found objects.