Nina Franova

Join us in the gallery as we open Nina Franova's solo exhibition Beyond Being on Wednesday the 27th of November, 6 - 8 PM.

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Artist Preview opening on Thursday the 14th of November between 6-7 PM.

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Artist Statement:

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Beyond Being is a project inspired by Samsara, the concept known as the "circle of life", holding a profound significance in Indian philosophy and spirituality. It encapsulates the notion of cyclical existence, where our life, death, and rebirth interconnect in an endlessly repeating pattern.

The project drew inspiration from my visit to Varanasi, renowned for its sacred tradition of cremating bodies along the banks of the Ganges River, serving as a tangible embodiment of Samsara. Cremation symbolizes the transition from one life to the next, illustrating the eternal dance of existence, where life's beginning, end and rebirth form an inseparable continuum.

Beyond Being offers a perspective on the human condition. By studying ordinary life events full of joy, pain and spirituality, it acknowledges the inevitability of change. This exhibition is part of the Head On Open Program.

Artist Bio:

Nina Franova is a Slovak photographer based in Sydney, known for her diverse portfolio that spans documentary photography, photojournalism, and fashion. Her work invites viewers to uncover the extraordinary within the mundane, with a focus on human interactions and the fleeting moments that shape our collective experience.

Nina’s photojournalistic work has been featured in publications such as Australian Geographic, Vogue Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Rolling Stone Magazine, and The New York Times Style. Recently, six of her photographs documenting the 2023 Garma Festival were acquired by the National Library of Australia.

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Exhibition printed by Rewind Photo Lab

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