Bety Krňanská Juxtaposes Car Parts and Female Fragments in 'Fatal Attraction' at Nod Gallery

Bety Krňanská's exhibition titled 'Fatal Attraction' is on display at Nod Gallery in Prague from March 3 to April 4, 2026. The show contrasts car components with disjointed female forms, drawing inspiration from David Cronenberg's film 'Crash'. It delves into the complex dynamics between female physicality and the luxury vehicle, representing petromodernity—both alluring and harmful, laden with cultural significance, and not merely defined by male desire. The paintings are encased in patchwork frameworks of reassembled monochromes that reflect iridescent car surfaces, merging textile techniques tied to women's domestic roles with sleek automotive aesthetics. This interplay highlights the conflicts between softness and rigidity, craftsmanship and technology, intimacy and spectacle. Krňanská's work investigates how cars serve as fetishized symbols of love, violence, and identity in modern society. The exhibition is curated by Pavel Kubesa and includes photography by Michal Ureš.