We had a beautiful evening together with artist Tjaša Rener, celebrating the opening of ‘In Your Presence I Meet My Absence’. The art community of all ages came out in numbers to experience the culmination of the artist’s unique practice. Earlier this year, Rener was invited by Gallery 1957 to do a residency. During the months of March and April 2022, the gallery organised portrait sittings for various members of its creative community. Rener’s process started by researching some of her subjects, and by going door to door for studio visits that would allow her to establish a point of contact. She then fell back on a prerequisite of her practice: setting the stage, or designing the context. In her own words: “How can people emerge, or come out without support?” The background helps with providing that support. Her approach to cultivating the scene is at once ritualistic and intuitive. - Extract from curatorial essay by Rania Odaymat Visit us at Gallery III to see all these works in person. ‘In Your Presence I Meet My Absence’ continues through 1st December. _ #1957Residency @tjasa_rener @rania_odaymat 📸: @nfoningraphy