ARTIST STATEMENT

Selmani approaches the idea of perceived reality by deconstructing formations of social, political and cultural topics that have been embodied around him. At a young age, he was told to worship a country that no longer existed, which caused him to form a basis of scepticism towards any supposedly given reality. He later used this as a beneficial tool to reconstruct his beliefs into visual artefacts. In 1999, old simulacra have been replaced by new simulacra; the ornaments of a previous space have been refurbished in order to unfold with new meanings but also new uncertainties. Selmani confronts himself as a spectator of this “on-going event”, but rather positions himself as an actor, enacting his performances based on his personal histories, beliefs and doubts.

BIOGRAPHY

Education:

2015 – School of Engagement Art, together with Chto Delat – Rosa Luxemburg
Stiftung Berlin Germany
2011 /2012 Arts University Bournemouth UK, Master of Fine Arts
2011 Cultural City Network Graz, Graz Austria
2007/2010 Academy of Arts, Prishtina Kosovo