About Téa Popovich

Téa Popovich is a Serbian-born Dutch visual artist whose multifaceted practice includes painting, drawing, objects, installations, and photography. Born in Belgrade, Serbia, she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in 1999 and received her MFA in painting in 2002.

Téa draws inspiration from a diverse array of sources, including everyday life, politics, film, fiction, feminism, popular culture, and history. Perpetually seeking new ways to interpret the everyday, Téa aims to create space for new perspectives by continuously learning, gathering knowledge, and processing experiences. She views the relationship between art and knowledge as a means to understand the world’s complexities and contradictions.  

While her work may appear visually simple, it is the product of a profound and intricate thought process that is deceptively straightforward yet deeply thought-provoking. She delves into the cosmologies and sociologies of both ancient and contemporary worlds, finding parallels and contrasts that ignite her creativity. By juxtaposing contrasting elements, she highlights contradictions and stimulates thought. She does not shy away from issues of power dynamics, gender, and class; instead, these themes are brought to the forefront. This approach allows her to explore complex themes in a subtle yet impactful manner. Her work reflects an exploration of the world, past and present, and the societal and economic structures that shape it. Driven by a deep-seated altruistic intention, she seeks to uncover a universal truth—a truth of fairness and meritocracy , challenging contemporary societal norms .

This approach reflects the complexity and ambiguity of modern life, where meanings and truths are often fluid and contested just as Suhail Malik suggests "that contemporary art is characterized by the infinite deferral of meaning, posing questions without providing definitive answers". 

Téa has exhibited her work extensively, with solo shows in The Hague, Belgrade, Utrecht, Haarlem, Heerhugowaard, and Zundert. Additionally, she has participated in numerous group exhibitions, showcasing her ability to engage with a wide audience and contribute to the contemporary art dialogue.