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Trauma Bar und Kino is pleased to present Vermillion, a solo exhibition by the Croatian-born, Berlin based Tea Stražičić. The exhibition shows for the first time large-format drawings and paintings by the artist, who has mainly worked in the fields of video art and animation until now. The individual works reinterpret the story Vermillion, which Stražičić co-authored with Nicholas Zhu, as an oversized graphic novel in exhibition format. In the story, the “horsemen of the apocalypse,” a chaotic group of friends on their way to a doomsday party, set out on a journey to deliver “Behemot” to an “Anti-Diluvian Club.” The characters are striking skeletal creatures who behave like vampires, while their appearances change as they travel through a surreal landscape of apps, add-ons, and architecture. Over the course of their journey, they gradually lose their sense of self as well as their need for self-determination and individuality. They come to understand individuality as a trap that humans have created for themselves, one that prevents real communication. Stražičić thus touches on broader themes such as individuality and individual self-determination.
In addition to large-format drawings, paintings, and objects, the exhibition is also supplemented by an animated film from Ana Sagadin. Furthermore, the narrative of Vermillion is also presented in a calligraphic book-object, made by Jean-Baptiste Normand specifically for the exhibition.
In addition to large-format drawings, paintings, and objects, the exhibition is also supplemented by an animated film from Ana Sagadin. Furthermore, the narrative of Vermillion is also presented in a calligraphic book-object, made by Jean-Baptiste Normand specifically for the exhibition.
— Madalina Stanescu
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Artworks
Voyček
Acrylic airbrush on paper, 2021

Lukaš
Acrylic airbrush on paper, 2021

The Triad
Acrylic airbrush on paper, 2021

The Ride 2021
Acrylic airbrush on canvas, 2021

First Blue 2021
Acrylic airbrush on paper, 2021

Machine fairy
Acrylic airbrush on canvas, 2021

Book:
Vermillion
Written by Tea Strazicic and Nicholas Zhu
Poem by: Dražen Dukat
Calligraphy by Jean-Baptiste Normand
Full text and audiobook


STAGE
Tunnel vision
4K video loop, digital 2D animation, 2021
Background art: Tea Strazicic
Animation: Anna Šagadin

Orsat
40cm, Mammoth resin, Acrylic, 2021.
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Melkior




Melkior
80cm, Mammoth resin, Acrylic, 2021.
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Custom Vermillion Drumset
Airbrush, artists Bliss Resting & Tea Strazicic
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Madalina Stanescu
Adrian Ghenie
Erik Felfalusi
Matei Cioata
Bliss Resting
Marina Paula Orellano
James Goh
Passion
Leo Luccini
Anna Sagadin
Jean-Baptiste Normand
Jeremy Coubrough
Nicholas Zhu
Laim Morrison
Horia Latinetot
Trauma Bars Tech Team
Cylan Barker
Drazen Dukat
Marta Strazicic
Theo Dhempsey
Oxhy Khan
Lukaš Ježek
Hanko Ye
Mahir Seven
Nathan Tito
Agnus S. Green
Tears of Fire
Violence
Kyril Chizhikov Cyber
DJ PayPal
Parkingstone Paris
Eternally grateful,


Custom Vermillion Drumset
Airbrush, artists Bliss Resting & Tea Strazicic




Produced by the Trauma bar und Kino,
6.11.21 - 6.12.21
Curation: Madalina Stanescu
Photographer: Joe Clark
6.11.21 - 6.12.21
Curation: Madalina Stanescu
Photographer: Joe Clark
Vermillion - with all of its supporting events manifested as a year long journey and bond with Trauma. It made a perfect circle, a portal from my dreams into reality.
I extend my gratitude to everyone who worked on it, and friends who supported this show.
I extend my gratitude to everyone who worked on it, and friends who supported this show.
Madalina Stanescu
Adrian Ghenie
Erik Felfalusi
Matei Cioata
Bliss Resting
Marina Paula Orellano
James Goh
Passion
Leo Luccini
Anna Sagadin
Jean-Baptiste Normand
Jeremy Coubrough
Nicholas Zhu
Laim Morrison
Horia Latinetot
Trauma Bars Tech Team
Cylan Barker
Drazen Dukat
Marta Strazicic
Theo Dhempsey
Oxhy Khan
Lukaš Ježek
Hanko Ye
Mahir Seven
Nathan Tito
Agnus S. Green
Tears of Fire
Violence
Kyril Chizhikov Cyber
DJ PayPal
Parkingstone Paris
Tea