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Jovana Banjanac

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Biography

Born in 1988, Serbia, Jovana Banjanac obtained her BA and MA in painting from the University of Arts in Belgrade (2007-2013). Her work frequently integrates a variety of materials and techniques, blending different artistic approaches. Banjanac’s practice is an ever-evolving exploration of digital culture and human ways to adapt to the environment in between.

Archive records · BUNA vol.3 / 2025

Play with Size When It Comes to Tears, 2025 Installation with sound 40 x 700 cm; each nail element: 40 x 120 cm Sound: Filip Obradović

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The placement of a nail set symbolizes endless scrolling, prompting reflection on whether we desire more or less in this digitally saturated world. The pressure to curate our online personas weighs heavily, making me question if devices and my nails truly empower or trap me. Social media's trend of self-expression through products is both playful and sensual, offering an escape. Yet, this escapism feeds into digital systems, amplifying anxiety. A fleeting fascination with beautiful nails quickly spirals into obsession and self-doubt. Contemporary art, and I like to think mine does as well mirrors these experiences and the complex realities we navigate.