Coulisse Gallery, SE

Coulisse Gallery is proud to present ‘Origins of the Body’, an exhibition exploring identity, transformation, and relational dynamics through the works of Julia Kowalska (b. 1998) and Fabian Bergmark Näsman (b.1991).

Kowalska’s work focuses on the complexities of beauty, power, and relationships among women— mothers, daughters, and sisters—highlighting how tenderness and control intertwine. She explores the dual nature of care and domination through evocative imagery, examining how these dynamics shape female identities within social and familial structures. Her art invites viewers to question traditional notions of femininity and the pressures that influence the female experience.

Bergmark Näsman’s sculptural practice investigates ideas of hybridity and regeneration. Starting from a singular “mother mould,” he uses dissection and reconstruction to create evolving, alien-like forms that oscillate between natural and unnatural. Each piece emerges as a new hybrid entity, reflecting on how identity can be reshaped while maintaining connections to its origins. Together, these artists investigate the construction and evolution of identity, revealing the tensions between intimacy, control, and transformation.