Girlboss Chakra
An exhibition exploring virtual alter egos and online aesthetics, where AI-generated self-portraits become glossy banners critiquing social media culture.
📅 4 October 2025, 7:00 PM
📍 Nová Cvernovka, Račianska 1575/78, Bratislava
➡️ Venue: Rastlináreň – a unique space inside the Nová Cvernovka cultural centre (directions provided at the entrance)
💶 Free admission
🥤 Opening reception with refreshments & energy drink surprise
About the exhibition
In her project Girlboss Chakra, Slovak artist Viera Zubalová uses artificial intelligence to construct a virtual alter ego – a seemingly flawless influencer version of herself. What started as Instagram posts referencing meme culture and online aesthetics has been transformed into large-format prints reminiscent of advertising banners.
The exhibition reflects on the pressure, especially on women, to brand themselves, curate their online presence, and perform their lives. It points to the paradox of “authentic” digital narratives that often become traps – identities that must be replicated offline. By shifting from the ephemeral online world into a physical exhibition, the project critiques marketing aesthetics, questions self-optimization, and shows how social media trends can shape our sense of self.
About the artist
Viera Zubalová works across printmaking, digital media, installations, and textile objects. Her practice responds to post-internet culture and contemporary philosophy. She holds a master’s degree from the Technical University in Košice and continues her studies in textile art at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava.
