In Absurreal Realities, Audacity Markoff constructs a visual universe where familiarity is deliberately unsettled. Trained at the Du Cret School of Arts and Design and shaped by a strong printmaking background, the artist brings a refined yet rebellious approach to collage, blending historical imagery, pop references, and symbolic interruption.
Her self-defined language of Absurrealism resists narrative hierarchy. Royal portraits collide with contemporary gestures, mythic figures appear alongside machines and cartoon fragments, and glamour coexists with decay. These juxtapositions are neither random nor ironic; each composition operates as a coded system, balancing satire, critique, and emotional charge.
The exhibition’s reception was marked by the Borders Creativity Exhibition Award, honoring instinct-led creation and the courage to trust the first pulse of expression. The award recognizes work that transforms immediacy into something lasting — a description that aligns closely with Markoff’s layered visual conversations.
Reflecting on the presentation, the artist stated:
“After viewing Kunstmatrix I must say I am impressed. I love the bio very much. The placements of each one were perfect! Thank You all for the respect and care You are giving to me. Last night was awe-inspiring. Kudos tenfold.”
Situated within Women Beyond Borders II, Absurreal Realities positions Markoff’s work within a broader discourse on contemporary collage and women-led artistic experimentation.
