Visual Transformations

In this exhibition, the artist turns to a new means of expression for her audience, namely the digital drawing. An important question that interests her is how a single image can be used to create at least several works of art. It must be stated that we are not talking about digital art here, but about the use of tools and programs to create an image that comes into use, and on different levels.
Some critics argue that digital images can be perceived less authentically than traditional art forms because they do not involve the same hands-on interaction with physical materials. Despite these concerns, Gankovska is able to successfully carry out her visual transformations by transferring lines and planes of color from one medium to another.

By giving up upon the pictorial canvas or object, she also makes reference to another issue that is emerging more clearly to the artistic community, namely the question of the ecological aspect of the creative process.
Why are we talking about sustainable works here? The initial sketches or files are not affected by the weather and the environment. They can always be transferred to an analogue medium that is more or less sustainable. Files are distributed in a digital environment without the need for transport, packaging and logistics. The printing itself takes place “on site” in the city where the exhibition is to be presented, thus making use of available resources and without negatively affecting the environment.

(Vasilena Gankovska in collaboration with Boris Kostadinov)

The exhibition took place at HOSTGallery, Sofia, from March 25th till April 26th 2024.