Karne Kunst is pleased to present A Constant State of Becoming, a group exhibition featuring six Argentine artists currently based in Berlin. Through photography, video, installation, and experimental techniques, the exhibition explores the themes of migration, identity, and transformation, offering a compelling reflection on the fluidity of belonging in a world of constant change.

Curatorial Text

This exhibition is a meditation on the fluid and transformative experiences of migration, personal relationships, and the reconfiguration of everyday life. It brings together six artists whose works delve into the fragmented nature of identity, the emotional landscapes of displacement, and the continuous adaptation that defines existence in a state of becoming.

Fragmentation and Integration
Migration is a rupture, a division of the self across geographies, languages, and cultures. In In between worlds, Delfina Carmona captures this duality, constructing surreal, dreamlike images that reflect the emotional dislocation of inhabiting two worlds at once. Her work speaks to the simultaneous sense of belonging and alienation, where the familiar becomes strange and the strange becomes familiar.
Martina Zamudio’s Integrationskurs complements this exploration through a documentary lens. Her portraits of classmates from a German integration course highlight the diversity of migrant experiences. Through their faces and stories, Martina questions the societal expectations placed on migrants to assimilate while celebrating the individuality of those navigating this shared journey.

Emotional Landscapes
Migration reshapes not only geography but also the emotional ties that anchor us to others. In Meine Liebe Jus, Justina Leston reflects on the evolving bond between a migrant daughter and her father. Through the playful and tender exchange of cat images, her work uncovers the complexities of sustaining familial connections across borders. These images, filled with humor and care, become a visual language that bridges the emotional distance created by migration.
In “Mi mamá me ama”, Jasmine Bakalarz delves into the intimate and often isolating experience of raising children in a foreign land. Her photographs weave together the tension of personal vulnerability and artistic expression, capturing the emotional weight of nurturing both a family and a sense of self. Jasmine’s work reveals the quiet resilience of mothers as they navigate the challenges of building a home far from their roots, offering a deeply empathetic exploration of the intersecting roles of parenthood and migration.

Reconfiguration of the Everyday
The everyday is where migration’s subtler transformations unfold. Julieta Pestarino’s Paths of Lights examines historical memory and resilience through the life of Lisl Steiner, a 95-year-old photographer who emigrated from Austria to Argentina to escape the Nazis. Julieta’s work is a poignant reminder of how the act of leaving one’s homeland echoes across decades, shaping lives and legacies.
Lucía Szych’s Alphabet of Distances transforms soundscapes into visual forms, capturing the vibrations and resonances of language as it shapes experiences of foreignness and familiarity. Her spoken-drawings explore the fragility of memory and the impermanence of identity in a world where the self is constantly redefined. Lucía’s work invites viewers to rethink the relationship between sound, time, and belonging, creating a tactile map of dislocation.

Practical Information

Exhibition Date:
06.03.2025 – 21.03.2025

Opening Event:
06.03.2025, 7 PM

Visiting Hours:
Wednesdays to Fridays, 4 PM – 7 PM
Or by appointment

Location:
Bardo Projektraum
Jessnerstraße 33, 10247 Berlin

Artists

Delfina Carmona (b. 1989, Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Photo Instalation
Delfina is a photographer and art director known for her vibrant and surreal compositions. Her work focuses on constructing imaginative scenes that blur the line between reality and fiction. Through self-portraits, installations, and staged photography, Delfina reflects on themes of identity and emotion, often with a dreamlike aesthetic. Her works have been recognized globally and featured in various platforms and collaborations. She lives and works in Berlin.

Jasmine Bakalarz (b. 1990, Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Photo
Jasmine is a photographer whose practice examines the intersections of intimacy, identity, and family. Her work often negotiates the challenges of documenting personal relationships, particularly in the context of migration and motherhood. With a focus on the emotional landscapes of her subjects, Jasmine’s evocative images have been exhibited and published internationally. She currently resides in Berlin, where she continues her artistic practice.

Julieta Pestarino (b. 1988, Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Video and Documental Photo
Julieta Pestarino is a photographer and curator with a PhD in History and Theory of Arts (UBA, 2021). Her research focuses on the history of Argentine and Latin American photography. Julieta’s artistic practice explores memory, migration, and resilience, often through photography and film. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including festivals and prizes in Argentina, Europe, and South America. She lived in Berlin between 2022 and 2024; she currently lives in Los Angeles, USA.

Justina Leston (b. 1986, Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Photo montage
Justina is a photographer and graphic designer whose work explores the intersections of the mundane, the absurd, and the humorous. Her projects emphasize the beauty and tension in ordinary moments, often blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality. In 2023, she published her first photobook, Who Spies on Us?, with Metaninfas. Justina’s work has been exhibited in Argentina, Uruguay, and Berlin, where she currently resides and works.

Lucía Szych (b. 1987, Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Installation
Lucía is a visual artist and graphic designer who uses drawing and installation to explore themes of memory, time, and fragility. A graduate of the University of Buenos Aires and the Master Raumstrategien at Kunsthochschule Weißensee in Berlin, her work often involves capturing traces and vibrations of language and sound. Lucía’s projects, such as Alphabet of Distances, reflect on experiences of dislocation and the interplay between the familiar and the foreign. She lives and works in Berlin.

Martina Zamudio (b. 1988, Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Photo and Photo Book
Martina is a visual artist and photographer whose work explores migration and the bond between humans and animals. With a background in creative photography and communication, she has developed significant projects such as Integrationskurs, documenting her experience in a German integration course. Martina’s practice spans photobooks and activist collaborations with organizations like We Animals Media. She has also co-directed the Vista Sur Photobook Festival in Croatia and currently works in Berlin.

Curator

Marcela Villanueva is an Argentinian cultural manager, curator, and founder of Karne Kunst, based in Berlin. With a focus on intersectional feminism, migration, and decolonization, her work emphasizes empowering underrepresented voices, particularly FLINTA* artists. Marcela has curated numerous exhibitions and projects, including the Vierte Welle Film Festival, and co-founded Sorora e.V., an organization dedicated to gender equality in arts and culture.