SAGG Napoli & Stefania Batoeva

SAGG Napoli and Stefania Batoeva joined forces in Drama, a project that blends artistic creation with the physicality of archery, forming a unique dialogue between art and athleticism. The collaboration revolves around a performance where Napoli shoots arrows into sculptural painting-objects co-created with Batoeva, combining dynamic motion and emotional expression. This act becomes a powerful metaphor for exploring vulnerability, strength, and the complexities of human relationships and identity. Batoeva’s work features delicate, introspective self-portraits that confront themes of melancholy and emotional resilience, while Napoli’s arrows represent intuition, transformation, and the challenges of healing. Together, their collaboration questions traditional gender roles and societal expectations by presenting figures that defy easy classification and by reversing conventional imagery related to power and conflict. Drama creates an immersive experience that invites viewers to reflect on patience, emotional depth, and the tensions between fragility and strength, underscoring the artists’ shared exploration of identity and personal growth. ...