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never shared this one, made in winter’25 đŸ©žđŸŒč ~ Soft Ruptures 110 × 100 cm taken in Academy of Fine Arts, Prague by @lenazak__
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It’s a Short Trip, Baby cotton textile, acrylic, water  167 x 100 cm part of the project A Body is Never Still for ‘Conceiving Futures’ Clausura Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Prague _____ A Body Is Never Still Painting, installation, sound. A Body Is Never Still explores how movement of fluids can be registered through material transformation rather than direct representation. Employing fluid processes of staining, absorption, and flow, the works mirror the logic of internal bodily movements, such as blood circulation, cerebrospinal fluid flow, and neuronal migration. These processes are recorded only via their traces, residues, and altered surfaces, which act as evidence of what has occurred. black and grey abstract painting on cotton taken in Academy of Fine Arts, Prague by @lenazak__
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Evolve & Repeat  cotton textile, acrylic, water, medium, wax  200 x 75,5 cm & It’s a Short Trip, Baby cotton textile, acrylic, water  169 x 100 cm part of the project A Body is Never Still for ‘Conceiving Futures’ Clausura Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Prague _____ A Body Is Never Still Painting, installation, sound. A Body Is Never Still explores how movement of fluids can be registered through material transformation rather than direct representation. Employing fluid processes of staining, absorption, and flow, the works mirror the logic of internal bodily movements, such as blood circulation, cerebrospinal fluid flow, and neuronal migration. These processes are recorded only via their traces, residues, and altered surfaces, which act as evidence of what has occurred. taken in Academy of Fine Arts, Prague by @lenazak__
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‘Her’ cotton canvas, acrylic, rocks, tuning fork 110 × 30 part of the project A Body is Never Still for ‘Conceiving Futures’ Clausura Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Prague _____ A Body Is Never Still Painting, installation, sound. A Body Is Never Still explores how movement of fluids can be registered through material transformation rather than direct representation. Employing fluid processes of staining, absorption, and flow, the works mirror the logic of internal bodily movements, such as blood circulation, cerebrospinal fluid flow, and neuronal migration. These processes are recorded only via their traces, residues, and altered surfaces, which act as evidence of what has occurred. taken in Academy of Fine Arts, Prague by @lenazak__
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Evolve & Repeat  cotton textile, acrylic, water, medium, wax  200 x 75,5 cm part of the project A Body is Never Still for ‘Conceiving Futures’ Clausura Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Prague _____ A Body Is Never Still Painting, installation, sound. A Body Is Never Still explores how movement of fluids can be registered through material transformation rather than direct representation. Employing fluid processes of staining, absorption, and flow, the works mirror the logic of internal bodily movements, such as blood circulation, cerebrospinal fluid flow, and neuronal migration. These processes are recorded only via their traces, residues, and altered surfaces, which act as evidence of what has occurred. taken in Academy of Fine Arts, Prague by @lenazak__
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‘Anatomy of Flow’ cotton textile, water, acrylic, wood, sound 190 × 180 cm part of the project A Body is Never Still for ‘Conceiving Futures’ Clausura Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Prague _____ A Body Is Never Still Painting, installation, sound. A Body Is Never Still explores how movement of fluids can be registered through material transformation rather than direct representation. Employing fluid processes of staining, absorption, and flow, the works mirror the logic of internal bodily movements, such as blood circulation, cerebrospinal fluid flow, and neuronal migration. These processes are recorded only via their traces, residues, and altered surfaces, which act as evidence of what has occurred. taken in Academy of Fine Arts, Prague by @lenazak__
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‘Anatomy of Flow’ cotton textile, water, acrylic, wood, sound 190 × 180 cm part of the project A Body is Never Still for ‘Conceiving Futures’ Clausura Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Prague _____ A Body Is Never Still Painting, installation, sound. A Body Is Never Still explores how movement of fluids can be registered through material transformation rather than direct representation. Employing fluid processes of staining, absorption, and flow, the works mirror the logic of internal bodily movements, such as blood circulation, cerebrospinal fluid flow, and neuronal migration. These processes are recorded only via their traces, residues, and altered surfaces, which act as evidence of what has occurred. taken in Academy of Fine Arts, Prague by @lenazak__
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‘Anatomy of Flow’ cotton textile, water, acrylic, wood, sound 190 × 180 cm part of the project A Body is Never Still for ‘Conceiving Futures’ Clausura Exhibition, Academy of Fine Arts, Prague _____ A Body Is Never Still Painting, installation, sound. A Body Is Never Still explores how movement of fluids can be registered through material transformation rather than direct representation. Employing fluid processes of staining, absorption, and flow, the works mirror the logic of internal bodily movements, such as blood circulation, cerebrospinal fluid flow, and neuronal migration. These processes are recorded only via their traces, residues, and altered surfaces, which act as evidence of what has occurred. taken in Academy of Fine Arts, Prague by @lenazak__
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Save the date — the finissage of Art Embassy by @notagallery_art will take place on January 3rd, 2026 at Friedrichstraße 210. đŸ’« photo: @marcel_travels taken in Berlin, Germany by @lenazak__
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10 months ago
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Throwback to the finissage of the group show ‘The Unrequested’, featuring an amazing performance by @mariezechiel & @elodie.carstensen. Huge thanks to @notagallery_art & @mafildefe for organizing such a beautiful closing night. As @notagallery_art prepares to close its doors at Marlene-Dietrich-Platz, don’t miss the final event at this special space, happening this Friday. đŸ€ — đŸ“· of the performance by @rebeccasulzer_ph taken in Berlin, Germany by @lenazak__
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THE UNBOUND, March 2025 solo exhibition curated by @louisedesplaces __ In her new installation, the artist draws inspiration from Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung’s concept of individuation (the journey of integrating the self), exploring identity as a fluid and ever-evolving construct rather than a fixed state. Historically, society was more centered around communities and collective identity, where individuals found meaning in shared experiences and connections. Today’s emphasis on personal success, often measured by one’s ability to stand apart from the collective, reinforces an individualistic mindset. The growing cult of the ‘I,’ fueled by social media and the constant drive for self-discovery and self-improvement, often creates a sense of pressure to define oneself. Identity is often treated as a destination rather than an ongoing, life-long, process. The idea that the self is not a stable entity and is influenced by external forces can be unsettling, even frightening. In response, we tend to define ourselves through rigid labels — man, artist, mother, daughter, leader, failure, outsider, logical, emotional, etc. — believing these identities to be absolute, and a way to maintain a sense of certainty and predictability. Yet, if the self is an ever-shifting interplay of external influences, unconscious patterns, and personal evolution, does clinging to these definitions provide necessary stability, or does it only serve to confine us? By holding onto a singular notion of who we are, aren’t we ultimately limiting our capacity for transformation and growth? At the center of the space, a pyramidal structure radiates light, symbolizing expansion and the multitudes we all carry within. Surrounding it, tangled black cables form a parasitic network that seeks to envelop and distort that light; and represent the unseen forces that shape and constrain identity. Sprawling across the floor and hanging from the ceiling, they are no longer suffocating the light but only linger in its proximity, as a presence rather than a force of domination. Curation & exhibition text: @louisedesplaces Installation Technician, Graphic Design: @marco_experimental Venue: @p_r_55 Installation view from Lena Zak’s solo exhibition The Unbound, in Berlin-Kreuzberg. A glowing pyramid stands at the center of a dark room, symbolizing inner expansion. Tangled black cables sprawl across the floor and hang from the ceiling, evoking unseen forces. Minimalist lighting and shadows enhance the atmosphere. The installation includes a sound recording of wind from Fuerteventura. Concept inspired by Carl Jung’s theory of individuation. taken in Berlin, Germany by @lenazak__
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THE UNBOUND, March 2025 solo exhibition curated by @louisedesplaces __ In her new installation, the artist draws inspiration from Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung’s concept of individuation (the journey of integrating the self), exploring identity as a fluid and ever-evolving construct rather than a fixed state. Historically, society was more centered around communities and collective identity, where individuals found meaning in shared experiences and connections. Today’s emphasis on personal success, often measured by one’s ability to stand apart from the collective, reinforces an individualistic mindset. The growing cult of the ‘I,’ fueled by social media and the constant drive for self-discovery and self-improvement, often creates a sense of pressure to define oneself. Identity is often treated as a destination rather than an ongoing, life-long, process. The idea that the self is not a stable entity and is influenced by external forces can be unsettling, even frightening. In response, we tend to define ourselves through rigid labels — man, artist, mother, daughter, leader, failure, outsider, logical, emotional, etc. — believing these identities to be absolute, and a way to maintain a sense of certainty and predictability. Yet, if the self is an ever-shifting interplay of external influences, unconscious patterns, and personal evolution, does clinging to these definitions provide necessary stability, or does it only serve to confine us? By holding onto a singular notion of who we are, aren’t we ultimately limiting our capacity for transformation and growth? At the center of the space, a pyramidal structure radiates light, symbolizing expansion and the multitudes we all carry within. Surrounding it, tangled black cables form a parasitic network that seeks to envelop and distort that light; and represent the unseen forces that shape and constrain identity. Sprawling across the floor and hanging from the ceiling, they are no longer suffocating the light but only linger in its proximity, as a presence rather than a force of domination. Curation & Text: @louisedesplaces Installation Technician & Graphic Design: @marco_experimental Venue: @p_r__55 Installation view from Lena Zak’s solo exhibition The Unbound, in Berlin-Kreuzberg. A glowing pyramid stands at the center of a dark room, symbolizing inner expansion. Tangled black cables sprawl across the floor and hang from the ceiling, evoking unseen forces. Minimalist lighting and shadows enhance the atmosphere. The installation includes a sound recording of wind from Fuerteventura. Concept inspired by Carl Jung’s theory of individuation. taken in Berlin, Germany by @lenazak__
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