WHERE CONTEMPORARY ART MEETS PHILOSOPHY. Coming soon Avant Le Jour: Vincent Beaurin Interview May 26, 2024 'NO FUTURE': Humberto Poblete-Bustamante Interview April 15, 2024 Oblo Gallery Presents: "Go Forward" May 20, 2024 "Interchanging Prototypes": A conversation with Bety Krňanská BETY KRNANSKÁ: INTERCHANGING PROTOTYPES MEETING ÁLVARO LYDIA LEE: RUNNING LIKE WATER ERIK SOMMER: "DECAY IS BEAUTIFUL. AND WISE." EXHIBITION PROJECT Olympia Scarry: "Microwave Sky" Casa Venezia, Venice (IT) 22 April - 24 November 2024 MUSEUM EXHIBITION Wanda Koop: "Qui possède la lune" Musée des beaux-arts, Montreal (CAN) 11 April - 04 August 2024 SOLO EXHIBITION Pauline Guerrier: "Heterotopia" Romero Paprocki, Paris (FR) 04 April - 11 May 2024 Sign up for our mailing list on Oblo Gallery! The gallery's guide to events, zeitgeist and stories. Sign up for free to receive our Oblo Galley newsletter. As well as receiving a regular newsletter you will receive invites to our exclusive Oblo Gallery events, the best shows and much more. SIGN UP NOW Thank you for subscribing!

BY OBLO GALLERY 08 APRIL 2024 Bety Krňanská / Instagram Interchanging Prototypes Bety Krňanská tells on how remembrance of previous misconstrue and the repetition of pattern are linked forces in her work, the irritating absence of sway in a creation, and the concealment an objectification can bring. BY OBLO GALLERY 18 APRIL 2024 ​ Intertwined in a web of modern commentary on female image, so casual as it is derisive, and the feral, unlooked for cosmos a woman learns herself to be as, Bety Krňanská touches upon the threads of a story told by tradition and whisper, of what a woman shall be, all she ever could be, and rips it apart carefully. Beeswax allows separation and the effect of transparency on the canvas, crafting techniques of long gone days strike up memories we had not ready to recall as anew. Working and living in both Athens and Prague, Bety lifts surrounding structure and societal proposition through the method of technological and manual modification upon to a creation of artworks that can show prototypes interchanging between what the eye was told to see, and what sets it free to watch unfold some boundless. ​ Bety Krňanská / Instagram In her interview with Oblo Gallery Magazine the artist considers her ways of creating, the cataclysmic translation of an objection to the abstract image and the role that tradition plays within a digitalized public. VIEW ALL WORKS Bety Krňanská showing her works BY OBLO GALLERY ONLINE ​ What does fragmentation do to an image that was tamed to be showing a mere trophy? The pictures I have been using in my recent paintings were found and downloaded from the online database. Pictures, once taken by real photographers, showing real persons, that are uploaded to the cloud impossible to reach and manipulate again. Girls who once were photographed on these pictures are in the online drawer under the label "sexy girls, posing next to the luxury cars". The physical fragmentation of the once found and printed picture, deconstructing, cutting them into pieces and putting them back together in a different order by sticking, creates the whole picture into abstract composition, showing parts of the bodies, materials, organically and artificially blending them together into one. The women who once in the online database lost their identity are getting anonymity through the painting. "Follow" by Bety Krňanská beeswax, patchwork, dyes, pigment inks, sublimation dyes, glossy anti UV varnish, 2023 150 x 200 cm from the series Unexpected Encounters REQUEST NOW Is tradition surprise’s worst enemy? ​ Traditions can be surprising in a way, how we are looking at them with fresh eyes. The context of the society is constantly changing but if we look back, we can get inspired in many ways. We can either deny the context in which the things were put or add the contemporary ideas on the past. Also some things from the past, for example those which were closely rooted to the nature and natural cycles, can be inspiration in todays world. In my work specifically, the tradition is something I was observing through my whole life, and as an idea which would make no sense in todays society. Crocheting and patch-working as a domain of woman, who were mostly staying home, taking care of others and the house itself, and also valued through their manual skills. Me personally, I value the traditional manual work, in the context of machine production, of easily reproductive things. Prototyping is for me a fundamental part of the process of materializing an idea. ​ What goes into your process of choosing material and color? ​ My sources of inspiration when it comes to selecting materials are mainly tradition, natural elements and technologically manufactured elements. I am selecting materials which are associated with tradition, such as crochets, patchwork and textiles. I also use natural materials such as beeswax, that allow me to keep the watercolors separated from the wax reserve and also gives the transparent effect to the canvas, so the painting is working both sides. The wax batik technique is traditionally used for depicting design and patterns on fabrics and I find the juxtaposition of this technique and the contemporary digital printing technique interesting that I also use in my works. Bety Krňanská / Instagram Does a prototype ever show up in its representation? ​ Prototyping is for me a fundamental part of the process of materializing an idea. Of course afterwards the idea develops further, expands and sometimes the initial prototype might be significantly changed. However, somehow it always remains as the supporting basis of the entire artistic journey. ​ ​ Is motherhood much alike creation of art? ​ Like when you make art, when you bring a child into this world, you have some ideas and preoccupations but your creation has a life of its own and develops in ways you wouldn’t expect and I find this as one of the most interesting elements of creation. "Take a good look" by Bety Krňanská patchwork, dye, digital print, rust dye, beeswax on canvas, 2022 28 x 35 cm from the series Too Hot to Think REQUEST NOW "Laid back" by Bety Krňanská beeswax, inks, pigments, patchwork, digital print, crochet doily, cotton canvas, anti UV varnish, aluminum custom frame, 2023 60 x 95 cm from the series Unexpected Encounters REQUEST NOW Experimenting with old crafting techniques, what realm it makes you tap into? ​ The realm of tradition aims to bring to peoples' mind the association of textile crafting techniques with the stereotypical female roles of the past, and the way that these concepts evolve through fashion and digital media in our era. ​ ​ ​ Are remembrance and repetition two different forces? ​ I think these two forces are linked and coexist. Remembrance and knowledge of previously made mistakes is what sets the basis of avoiding them in the future. In my work, I believe that this concept of repetition shows up through my patterns . ​ ​ Through the vail of trivial objection to submission, what is a women? The initial objection to submission is necessary but it's not all about that. Women in order to be complete and independent need to develop a deep understanding of themselves and their needs and this requires time and it is not always linked to our relationships and the reaction to the acts of others. After objecting the submission to something that hurts us, a much more difficult and longer journey starts, that of knowing yourself. After objecting the submission to something that hurts us, a much more difficult and longer journey starts, that of knowing yourself. "Nothing without intention" by Bety Krňanská beeswax, marbling, inks, pigments, patchwork, digital print, crochet doily, cotton canvas, anti UV varnish, 2023 50 x 60 cm from the series Unexpected Encounters REQUEST NOW Is the medium part of the matter? ​ For me the use of various mediums is the basis of supporting my ideas and narratives. Sometimes it is just a visual attraction toward a certain medium that can resonate with current mood and happens spontaneously. Other times I select my mediums through research and more extensive thought process. ​ ​ What remains a fount of inspiration to you wherever you go? ​ I draw inspiration from everyday life in cities I have lived or visited. Unique elements of design or architecture exists in every city and although they are perceived as mundane from the locals, it can be great inspiration for me as a visitor. These unique elements always find a place in my work somehow, while I am spending time in different parts of the world. For example the metal work patterns I have seen in architecture in Athens; this repeated following of a part pattern creates a symbolic shield/barrier ‘'protecting'' the fragile female images in my work. Bety Krňanská / Instagram Also what is made by hands, is unique, with its imperfections, asymmetry and that makes it human. Is sensitivity a dangerous thing? ​ Sensitivity can be overwhelming, but for me it is a necessary element for creation. Although it might appear as dangerous it can be cultivated as a source of strength both artistic, and in our lives. ​ What’s more profound when said by the hands? ​ I see hands as a medium for communication, which can be as powerful as words. Hands can express emotions, statements. Also what is made by hands, is unique, with its imperfections, asymmetry and that makes it human. Bety Krňanská / Instagram Would your artworks ever been read in a wrong way? ​ I don't believe in a wrong or right way reading art, but if the images in work are perceived in different ways, it also depends on the viewers life experience. ​ If the images are considered reproducing stereotypical views than I guess this is far from the ideas which I put in my work. ​ Is technology the knack of arranging the world so we don’t have to experience it? ​ It definitely is. It is a way to arrange our realities, and to manipulate the way we are thinking and processing the world. As humans we have senses which we can also strengthen or numb, and technology is exactly doing that, focusing our attention more on visual and hearing stimulation. However we need to remain conscious about this effect of technology on our senses and also focus on developing the rest of our sensing for example from experiencing nature which we are inseparable part of. All rights of image are reserved to the artist Bety Krňanská herself. ​ Artworks by Bety Krňanská available on oblogallery.com you find here . ​ More From Oblo Gallery Magazine Meeting Ál Varo: As the Luanda born artist talks creation, a spirit truly lifted comes to the fore Running like water: Lydia Lee reflects upon her goal in expression, the power of presence and rare beauty in the ever-changing Subscrive To The Oblo Gallery Newsletter "Decay is beautiful. And wise.": NYC contemporary artist and art curator Erik Sommer dedicating his artistic powers to the catch and recreation of expiry, decay and decline ​ ​ Bety Krňanská Buy Art Online Sign up for our mailing list on Oblo Gallery! The art gallery's guide to events, trends and stories. Sign up for free to receive our Oblo Galley newsletter. As well as receiving a regular newsletter you will receive invites to our exclusive Oblo Gallery events, the best art deals and much more. SIGN UP NOW Thank you for subscribing!

Bety Krňanská "Follow" Bety Krnanska (b. 1992) is an artist based in Prague. Working with painting and installation, she brings together contemporary and traditional materials, experimenting with old crafting techniques and using them within new contexts. Price on request Unique work - 1 piece REQUEST NOW Painting details Dimensions 59 inches x 78 inches 150 x 200 cm Medium beeswax, patchwork, dyes, pigment inks, sublimation dyes, glossy anti UV varnish Finishing signed on back by the artist, certificate of authenticity included Year 2023 Artist Bety Krňanská 11 artworks Discover more artworks by Bety Krňanská Bety Krňanská "Expect nothing" Bety Krňanská "Laid back" Bety Krňanská "Nothing without intention" Bety Krňanská "Pop out" Bety Krňanská "Mirror" Bety Krňanská "Take a good look" Bety Krňanská "Untitled" Bety Krňanská "Less is less" Bety Krňanská "Twirl" Bety Krňanská "Untitled" (2)

"Decay is beautiful. And wise." Erik Sommer / Instagram NYC contemporary artist and art curator Erik Sommer dedicates his artistic powers to the catch and recreation of expiry, decay and decline. On our interview he answers questions on the ravages of time and the status of creation. WRITTEN BY OBLO GALLERY REDACTION . PUBLISH ED: MAY 22, 2022 There is no scarier thought than the one of decay. All things in life eventually must experience their decadence; unexorably and for certain. But there's much beauty to the gloom and sorrow of this energy that holds all life. NYC based artist, art curator, writer and musician Erik Sommer shares insights on why he takes interest in the enigma surrounding the things in life we want to neglect and leave behind forgotten for good. WHERE DO YOU LIVE AND WHAT DOES THIS PLACE FEEL LIKE? I am currently in upstate New York, in the woods in the Catskills, which is about 1.5 hours from NYC. It feels like trees, and fresh air, and solitude. Erik Sommer / Instagram WHAT ARE MATERIALS THAT YOU LIKE TO USE IN YOUR ARTWORKS? I started using cement when I was in grad school. I have always been attracted to the rough, weathered, aged look and feel of urban environments - decay and the effects of time. In my early paintings I tried to replicate this grittiness with other materials, but eventually just started using cement itself. Over time I have learned how to manipulate acrylics, oils and other mediums in order to create controlled peeling, cracks and flakes. Eventually I moved away from only works on a wall and began creating cement installations. These are real life situations that become eerily quiet and soft because of the cement. I started using street posters as a different way to recreate the effects of time. For the street poster paintings the street posters are aged in my studio, and wheat pasted on. It is important that they appear natural and not man-made. I want them to look like the street posters at construction sites that are so beautiful and delicate when they become weathered. These street poster paintings are my attempt to call attention to the overlooked. My work with drywall is similar. I age the material in my studio to make it look old, and manipulate it to create either paintings or sculptures. Iced Grande Cement Mocha, 2020 cement installation Cement Umbrella (ella, ella, eh, eh, eh), 2020 cement installation Cement Kidde Pro 210, 2020 cement installation HOW DID YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON ART CHANGE AS AN ART CURATOR? Being a curator has introduced me to a lot of new artists, all of whom I have learned from. I don't know if my perspective on art has changed, but curating has helped me better understand the backroom side of galleries and exhibitions. It is a lot of work, but I enjoy it. If nothing else it has helped rekindle my love of writing about art. IS THE "NEW" SOMETHING NEW OR MADE OF THE KNOWN , TRANSFORMED INTO SOMETHING DIFFERENT? I think it is pretty rare to find someone creating something truly new. This goes for all art forms: music, visual arts, literature, cinema. There is nothing wrong with borrowing ideas or transforming the known into something different, but we do need to appreciate the special moments of unique greatness. HOW DOES HUMAN INTERACTION IN THE DIGITAL SPACE DIFFER FROM THE ANALOG MEETING? Social media is important, and it is a good way to meet people and discover new artists, but nothing will ever replace experiencing art in real life. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU HAD KNOWN SOONER? I wish I had known that I have much more control over my career than I had originally thought. Instead of 'waiting to be discovered' I have gone out and created my own future, and as a result have a much more balanced idea of what success really is. WHAT IS MOTT_PROJECTS ABOUT? Mott Projects started as a way to help promote my friends' work. It turned into a way to meet and promote new artists, interview them, and now finally curate and present real life exhibitions. DOES AN ARTWORK NEED DESCRIPTION? Descriptions and titles work best when they add to the work instead of attempting to turn it into something it is not. WHAT MAKES A BEAUTIFUL SMILE? Sparkling eyes. IS IT IMPORTANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD? It depends on your definition of success. HOW DOES EVERY-DAY LIFE INFLUENCE YOUR WAY OF CREATING? I get a lot of ideas and energy from every-day life. Even if I am not in the studio I am always thinking about new ideas and projects. Sometimes the planning part can be more fun than the actual creating part. A lot of ideas come from hearing snippets of conversations, little turns of phrases that spark an image or idea in my mind. Untitled, 2020 House paint, dry wall, joint compound, and aged street posters 21 x 18 x 8 in 53.3 x 45.7 x 20.3 cm WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE POEMS OR PIECES OF MUSIC? I'm the type of person that will listen to a song non-stop for weeks at a time and borrow the melody to write my own lyrics that I then use for titles of my work. IS IT, THAT YOU AND YOUR ARTWORK ALWAYS HAVE THE SAME OPINION? No. My artwork can be a real asshole at times. WHAT'S A BOUNDARY ART CANNOT PASS? There is no such thing as perfection. A few people have gotten close, but absolute perfection is what happens after we die, so is impossible to recreate or capture. WHICH ARTISTS CHANGED YOUR WAY OF MAKING ART FOREVER? The first time I saw a photograph of Christo and Jeanne Claude' s 'Valley Curtain' I understood that art can be so much more than just a painting on a wall. CAN LANGUAGE BE TRANSLATED? No. A part of it will always be missing. Even if just a feeling. WHAT LIES UNDERNEATH THE SURFACE? Water. Angst. Fear. Fire. IS DECAY SCARY? Decay is beautiful. And wise. IN WHICH RELATIONSHIP YOU WOULD SAY STAND ARCHITECTURE AND THOUGHT? Are we able to build yet the most radical and innovative structures humanly imaginable? VOLVO 240 cement installation (Red Hook) WHAT'S THE REALITY OF TIME? The reality of time is that it moves slow when we are sad and fast when we are happy. WHAT HAPPENS TO A PLACE THAT GETS LEFT BEHIND? When a place gets left behind it becomes forgotten, until it is rediscovered and helps create new memories and joy. DO OBJECTS HAVE THEIR OWN WILL AND LIFE? I think objects know what they are supposed to be and are good at telling me when they have not yet reached their final stage. Contemporary artist and art curator Erik Sommer For inquiries about Erik Sommer's artworks go to the linked website .

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Bety Krňanská The one that touches upon the threads of a story told by tradition and whisper. 11 artworks Bety Krnanska (b. 1992) is an artist based in Prague. She is a graduate of the Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design in Prague (MFA). Working with painting and installation, she brings together contemporary and traditional materials, experimenting with old crafting techniques and using them within new contexts. Her work conceptually explores the interconnections between environmental issues and contemporary gender challenges. Her personal vision is shaped through the lens of maternity and feminine sensitivity and is informed by her experience as a young mother and artist. In 2019 she was a finalist of the Czech Art Critique Prize for Young Painters. In 2021 the group exhibition Wom*n-Rose-Bone-Song she participated in, curated by Hana Janeckova, was featured in the issue 68 of Spike Magazine. Her work has been exhibited at home and abroad, including the exhibition ,,A Scattering of Salts'' American Institute of Greece, 2023, Effimisms at MISC Gallery Athens/GR, The WORLDS (Drawing Triennale in Wroclaw, Poland) curated by Honza Zamojski and the SWAP Barcelona Art-Fair in 2021. GO TO THE INTERVIEW Bety Krňanská / Instagram All artworks "Expect nothing" beeswax, inks, pigments, dye, rust dye, patchwork, digital print, cotton canvas, glossy anti UV varnish, 2023 150 x 200 cm "Laid back" beeswax, inks, pigments, patchwork, digital print, crochet doily, cotton canvas, anti UV varnish, aluminum custom frame, 2023 60 x 95 cm "Nothing without intention" beeswax, marbling, inks, pigments, patchwork, digital print, crochet doily, cotton canvas, anti UV varnish, 2023 50 x 60 cm "Pop out" beeswax, patchwork, dyes, pigment inks, sublimation dyes, glossy anti UV varnish, 2023 150 x 200 cm "Mirror" beeswax, inks, pigments, dye, marbling, patchwork, digital print, cotton canvas, 2023 150 x 200 cm "Take a good look" patchwork, dye, digital print, rust dye, beeswax on canvas, 2022 28 x 35 cm "Untitled" pigments, inks, beeswax, painting in the custom rattan frame, 2022 50 x 60 cm "Twirl" beeswax, inks, dyes, pigments, patchwork, digital print, cotton canvas, anti UV varnish, 2023 50 x 60 cm "Follow" beeswax, patchwork, dyes, pigment inks, sublimation dyes, glossy anti UV varnish, 2023 150 x 200 cm "Less is less" beeswax, inks, dyes, pigments, patchwork, digital print, cotton canvas, anti UV varnish, aluminum custom frame, 2023 50 x 60 cm "Untitled" (2) pigments, inks, beeswax, painting in the custom rattan frame, 2022 50 x 70 cm

Bety Krňanská "Expect nothing" Bety Krnanska (b. 1992) is an artist based in Prague. Her work has been exhibited at home and abroad, including the exhibition ,,A Scattering of Salts''American Institute of Greece, 2023, Effimisms at MISC Gallery Athens/GR, The WORLDS (Drawing Triennale in Wroclaw, Poland) curated by Honza Zamojski and the SWAP Barcelona Art-Fair in 2021. Price on request Unique work - 1 piece REQUEST NOW Painting details Dimensions 59,05 inches x 78,74 inches 150 x 200 cm Medium beeswax, inks, pigments, dye, rust dye, patchwork, digital print, cotton canvas, glossy anti UV varnish Finishing signed on back by the artist, certificate of authenticity included Year 2023 Artist Bety Krňanská 11 artworks Discover more artworks by Bety Krňanská Bety Krňanská "Laid back" Bety Krňanská "Nothing without intention" Bety Krňanská "Pop out" Bety Krňanská "Mirror" Bety Krňanská "Take a good look" Bety Krňanská "Untitled" Bety Krňanská "Less is less" Bety Krňanská "Follow" Bety Krňanská "Twirl" Bety Krňanská "Untitled" (2)

Bety Krňanská "Untitled" Bety Krnanska (b. 1992) is an artist based in Prague. Her work has been exhibited at home and abroad, including the exhibition ,,A Scattering of Salts''American Institute of Greece, 2023, Effimisms at MISC Gallery Athens/GR, The WORLDS (Drawing Triennale in Wroclaw, Poland) curated by Honza Zamojski and the SWAP Barcelona Art-Fair in 2021. Price on request Unique work - 1 piece REQUEST NOW Painting details Dimensions 19,68 inches x 23,62 inches 50 x 60 cm Medium pigments, inks, beeswax, painting in the custom rattan frame Finishing signed on back by the artist, certificate of authenticity included Year 2022 Artist Bety Krňanská 11 artworks Discover more artworks by Bety Krňanská Bety Krňanská "Expect nothing" Bety Krňanská "Laid back" Bety Krňanská "Nothing without intention" Bety Krňanská "Pop out" Bety Krňanská "Mirror" Bety Krňanská "Take a good look" Bety Krňanská "Less is less" Bety Krňanská "Follow" Bety Krňanská "Twirl" Bety Krňanská "Untitled" (2)

Bety Krňanská "Twirl" Bety Krnanska (b. 1992) is an artist based in Prague. In 2019 she was a finalist of the Czech Art Critique Prize for Young Painters. In 2021 the group exhibition Wom*n-Rose-Bone-Song she participated in, curated by Hana Janeckova, was featured in the issue 68 of Spike Magazine. Price on request Unique work - 1 piece REQUEST NOW Painting details Dimensions 19,68 inches x 23,62 inches 50 x 60 cm Medium beeswax, inks, dyes, pigments, patchwork, digital print, cotton canvas, anti UV varnish Finishing signed on back by the artist, certificate of authenticity included Year 2023 Artist Bety Krňanská 11 artworks Discover more artworks by Bety Krňanská Bety Krňanská "Expect nothing" Bety Krňanská "Laid back" Bety Krňanská "Nothing without intention" Bety Krňanská "Pop out" Bety Krňanská "Mirror" Bety Krňanská "Take a good look" Bety Krňanská "Untitled" Bety Krňanská "Less is less" Bety Krňanská "Follow" Bety Krňanská "Untitled" (2)

Bety Krňanská "Take a good look" Bety Krnanska (b. 1992) is an artist based in Prague. She is a graduate of the Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design in Prague (MFA). Her work conceptually explores the interconnections between environmental issues and contemporary gender challenges. Price on request Unique work - 1 piece REQUEST NOW Painting details Dimensions 11.02 inches x 13.77 inches 28 x 35 cm Medium patchwork, dye, digital print, rust dye, beeswax on canvas Finishing signed on back by the artist, certificate of authenticity included Year 2022 Artist Bety Krňanská 11 artworks Discover more artworks by Bety Krňanská Bety Krňanská "Expect nothing" Bety Krňanská "Laid back" Bety Krňanská "Nothing without intention" Bety Krňanská "Pop out" Bety Krňanská "Mirror" Bety Krňanská "Untitled" Bety Krňanská "Less is less" Bety Krňanská "Follow" Bety Krňanská "Twirl" Bety Krňanská "Untitled" (2)