The starting point of the project titled Field is a continuation of the work Denis Likes to Play Tennis (2016), which drew upon patterns, both visual and conceptual, as well as social patterns. The field is composed of tennis balls arranged in linear strips, forming a pattern where the sandy ground of the court is replaced by a combination of ready-made and concrete. This establishes a relationship of imaginary tennis play, where the tension of the racket is crucial for achieving a good result. In this context, the artist emphasizes sound as the echo of space and the dialogue between two players. The installation draws attention to the limitations and organization within the space, in which it seems that we must adhere to a precisely prescribed system and rules. Each point is crucial in constructing the pattern. The pattern no longer serves its primary function, but becomes a field in which both the player and the viewer choose their own sequence of assembling the game. The large surface filled with the pattern of tennis balls visually relates to a tennis court, which, like fields, is incorporated into urban and organized parks.
Boris Beja graduated from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering in Ljubljana, with a specialization in graphic techniques. In 2009, he continued his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana, where he graduated from the Sculpture Department in 2013. In recent years, he has held several solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions both domestically and internationally. He has received several awards and nominations for his work. In 2015 and 2016, he was nominated for the OHO Group Award. He lives and works in Ljubljana.
Photo: Maša Pirc / BIEN 2023
