nara is neus creates compositions that blend together ambience, melancholy, and soundtrack-like melodies. Her music is designed to be felt through oneself penetrating into one’s emotions. Her latest album 'ansatz' (Foehn Records, 2021) is a mix of contemplative soundscapes that don't follow any genre. Driven by melancholy, the music evokes fake memories, while organic guitar, synths and harmonium sounds keep the listener away from the over-digitalized world.
Sasha Smirnova is a visual artist, who is exploring generative media and 3D for audiovisual performances and installations. In her work, she plays with memory and nostalgia, creating fictional yet familiar spaces and inviting the audience to immerse into the slowness and fluidness of audiovisual experience. Working in both art and nightlife context, she had an opportunity to present her works in galleries, music festivals and clubs.
nara and sasha have been performing together as a duo since 2019 collaborating in both ideation and production. Creating an atmosphere that would transport viewers to different realities, the duo is interested in keeping the connection with the audience, engaging them with subtle storyline.