Eurasian Cultural Alliance Public Association
Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty
Nurmakov str, 79
For all inquires please contact vladislavsludskiy@gmail.com
Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty
Nurmakov str, 79
For all inquires please contact vladislavsludskiy@gmail.com
MEDINA BAZARGALI
JELILIK DALA/WEB STEPPE
JELILIK DALA/WEB STEPPE
8 MARCH, 2024 - 24 MARCH, 2024
Curated by Olar Collective.
"Jelilik Dala/Web Steppe," immerses visitors in a world of vertigo, where technological mediation intertwines with irony, virtuality, and complexity. This exhibition, unveils the artistic realm of Medina Bazargali, a dynamic multidisciplinary artist born in independent Kazakhstan in 2001. With a foundation in computer science and software engineering, Bazargali's debut solo exhibition unfolds as a thought-provoking journey through seven carefully curated works spanning the last five years.
Bazargali's artistic practice delves into the complexities of contemporary existence, weaving together threads of radioactive colonial remnants, political cyber-tools, the digital revolution, co-existential resistance to patriarchy and techno-capitalism, and an in-depth exploration of Kazakh identity. Through irony and exaggeration, the artist navigates the intricate tapestry where the Internet, new algorithmic superstructures, and (post)-totalitarian regimes converge.
"Jelilik Dala/Web Steppe," immerses visitors in a world of vertigo, where technological mediation intertwines with irony, virtuality, and complexity. This exhibition, unveils the artistic realm of Medina Bazargali, a dynamic multidisciplinary artist born in independent Kazakhstan in 2001. With a foundation in computer science and software engineering, Bazargali's debut solo exhibition unfolds as a thought-provoking journey through seven carefully curated works spanning the last five years.
Bazargali's artistic practice delves into the complexities of contemporary existence, weaving together threads of radioactive colonial remnants, political cyber-tools, the digital revolution, co-existential resistance to patriarchy and techno-capitalism, and an in-depth exploration of Kazakh identity. Through irony and exaggeration, the artist navigates the intricate tapestry where the Internet, new algorithmic superstructures, and (post)-totalitarian regimes converge.
Digital technologies are inseparable from the material realities underwriting them. Medina Bazargali's works grasp points of power and powerlessness in both realms, unfolding knowledge as effective interventions in our jointly composed reality. Rejecting a binary perspective, her use of algorithm, sound, and cyber-tools is linked to a decolonial and political thinking where women, queers, and the non-binary play an unparalleled role.
The selection of artworks encompasses a diverse range of mediums, including algorithm, sound, installation, and felt. This multimedia approach allows Bazargali to engage with the nuances of each theme, offering viewers a multi-sensory experience that encourages contemplation and dialogue.
Bazargali skillfully intertwines colonial stiffness, the digital revolution, and the revival of qazaq identity(qazaqness) in her creations. Like a 3-in-1 product on supermarket shelves, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the intricate relationships between seemingly disparate elements, prompting reflection on the layers of digital narratives shaping our collective understanding of physical and digital landscapes.
The exhibition itself comprehends as a mobile and intricate network of transits between different polarities. As pragmatists, we invite contamination as a mutational driver between frontiers, positioning "Jelilik Dala/Web Steppe" not only as a showcase of Medina Bazargali's artistic prowess but also as a catalyst for reflection on the evolving layers of digital narratives shaping our collective understanding of reality.
Bazargali skillfully intertwines colonial stiffness, the digital revolution, and the revival of qazaq identity(qazaqness) in her creations. Like a 3-in-1 product on supermarket shelves, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the intricate relationships between seemingly disparate elements, prompting reflection on the layers of digital narratives shaping our collective understanding of physical and digital landscapes.
The exhibition itself comprehends as a mobile and intricate network of transits between different polarities. As pragmatists, we invite contamination as a mutational driver between frontiers, positioning "Jelilik Dala/Web Steppe" not only as a showcase of Medina Bazargali's artistic prowess but also as a catalyst for reflection on the evolving layers of digital narratives shaping our collective understanding of reality.
