Albana Ejupi 1994

Albana Ejupi studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Pristina and the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna.

In an age dominated by digital worlds, Albana Ejupi explores the profound nature of being. "I immerse myself in age-old questions: What is the relationship between our bodies and the spirits we inhabit? What lies behind the masks we present to the world? Can the act of uniting two bodies reveal the essence of our existence, and can traditional painting offer insights into the philosophy of being?"

Through her artistic journey, she explores the metaphysical dimensions of human nature. The artist works with a palette of colors and a variety of materials, including the sand of Kosovo, which is artfully woven into the fabric of her cultural heritage. The use of sand, as fragile as life itself, resonates with the ephemeral nature of our existence, making each piece an ephemeral microcosm.In her canvases, figures with powerful bodies assume diverse postures, embodying the deep meaning of their human connection. Through carefully chosen color tones and the tactile use of sand, the artist creates images that resonate universally and invite the viewer to reflect on the nature of individuality.

 

born in: 
Pristina, Kosovo
lives and works in: 
Vienna
Albana Ejupi, Intense Feminity, 2023, Acryl, Öl, Sand auf Leinwand, 180 x 230 cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi, Intense Feminity, 2023, Acryl, Öl, Sand auf Leinwand, 180 x 230 cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi, Ohne Titel, 2023, Acryl, Öl, Sand, Textil auf Leinwand, 80 x 60 cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi, Ohne Titel, 2023, Acryl, Öl, Sand, Textil auf Leinwand, 80 x 60 cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi, Sandscapes No. 2_3, 2023, Acryl, Öl, Pastel, Sand, Textil auf Leinwand, 200 x 160 cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi, Sandscapes No. 2_3, 2023, Acryl, Öl, Pastel, Sand, Textil auf Leinwand, 200 x 160 cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi, Earthen Forms Small no. 1, 2024, Acryl, Öl, Pastel, Sand auf Leinwand, 100 x 80 cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi, Earthen Forms Small no. 1, 2024, Acryl, Öl, Pastel, Sand auf Leinwand, 100 x 80 cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi, Earthen Forms Small no. 4, 2024, Acryl, Öl, Pastel, Sand, Textil auf Leinwand, 80 x 60 cm cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi, Earthen Forms Small no. 4, 2024, Acryl, Öl, Pastel, Sand, Textil auf Leinwand, 80 x 60 cm cm © Rene Huemer
Albana Ejupi © Matt Observe
Albana Ejupi © Matt Observe