Gerta Xhaferaj by Icaro March 01, 2024 0 Portfolios

Gerta Xhaferaj, a visual artist and photographer, with a background in architecture, originally from Albania, currently living between Tirana and Basel. Holding an MSc in architecture, she is currently pursuing an MA in Fine Arts at FHNW University of Art and Design in Basel. Employing both spontaneity and methodology, her artistic focus lies in a historical and documentary style, seeking profound engagement with specific realities to extract intense aesthetic experiences. Her work centers on fragmentary passages within everyday life—often overlooked spaces and objects. Emphasizing the purpose of revealing the typically unseen, Gerta`s approach encapsulates a holistic exploration of contemporary dynamic , exploring diverse mediums including photography, video, installation, and sound. Gerta is the recipient of the 2022 VID Grant by VID Foundation for Photography in Amsterdam. Her work has been exhibited in: Galeria 17, Prishtina; Larnaca Biennale,Cyprus; Jelsa Art Biennal,Hvar Island; MOCA,Skopje; Zeta Gallery, Tirana; Manifesta Biennial 14,Prishtina; Vogue Photo Festival, Milan; Bazament Art Space,Tirana; Galeria e Bregdetit,Vlorë.