KATHARINA NESTEROWA


„Tribute to Aisuluu Tynybekova“
Drawings on glass

This exhibition features a series of four drawings on glass that explore the themes of migration, physicality, and cultural identity. The drawings depict intertwined bodies in various poses that suggest a range of emotions from tenderness to aggression, reflecting on the complexities of how we perceive and value different forms of physical expression. The series was inspired by the Kirghiz wrestler Aisuluu Tynybekova, whose story highlights the ways in which physicality is often judged based on cultural and moral criteria. The exhibition raises questions about how we can empower ourselves to overcome the limits imposed by our backgrounds and gender, and invites visitors to consider the ways in which these issues intersect with the global conversation about migration.