Soft Armor
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Nikolija Stanojević explores the fragile boundary between comfort and vulnerability through hand embroidery on satin quilts, objects tied to safety and protection. A quilt shields you, but as she notes, “if you slip one foot from under the quilt, something just might bite.” Using delicate satin, she embroiders scenes, often chairs and tables, that take on a psychological dimension, reflecting inner thoughts and emotional states. A composition of overturned chairs on satin introduces a quiet tension: how can something soft and comforting provoke unease? Her work invites viewers to confront their own tenderness without shame, offering not exposure, but acceptance.
