The Art of Cancelling

• Artist: Lina Bormuth

• Year: 2024

The Art of Cancelling is a powerful painting series by Lina Bormuth that delves into themes of censorship, power, and societal taboos. The black bar that appears as a central motif in many of these works symbolizes not only the act of censorship but also the power associated with it. What is removed, what is taken from us—whether for protection, shame, or societal necessity—is as important as what we can see. In this series, Bormuth reflects on the things she would like to say but finds herself unable or unwilling to express.

The works address topics such as feminism, abortion, and self-determination—issues that are more relevant than ever in 2024. The artist questions why these topics are still taboo or considered inappropriate. The black bar in the paintings enhances the sense of invisibility and resistance, while the works themselves aim to de-taboo these subjects and normalize the discourse surrounding them.

Through The Art of Cancelling, Bormuth seeks not only to express her own perspective but also to create space for broader societal conversations. The "black bar" becomes a symbol for the complexity of power, censorship, and the often invisible struggles people face to be heard.