MANUELA GJOKA

In her evocative scanographic series “Death of a Jellyfish”, Manuela Gjoka captures the haunting beauty of decay. The project continues the artist's fascination with jellyfish, a theme also explored in her previous works. Patiently Manuela monitored the gradual process of its decomposition—each stage revealing unexpected textures, colors, and forms as the once-living creature transformed into water, capturing it through scanning. The series is both intimate and universal, offering a profound meditation on the fragility of life, the inevitability of decay, and the silent narratives that unfold in nature. Manuela’s work serves as a powerful reminder of the cycles that govern all living things, focusing on transformation rather than end. By documenting the jellyfish's transformation, she challenges us to find beauty and meaning in impermanence.

Manuela Gjoka is a Miami-based visual artist currently pursuing an MFA at Barry University. She skillfully weaves her creative tapestry through photography, installation, and performance art. Rooted in her Albanian upbringing, her artistic journey began with architectural studies at Polis University of Architecture and Urbanism, where graduated 2013. 

In 2017, she moved to New York, working as an architect and construction project manager, where her passion for photography flourished. Manuela focuses on capturing architectural landscapes and interiors, exploring their transcendental qualities. Additionally, her work in performance art allows her to engage directly with audiences, creating immersive experiences that challenge perceptions of space and identity.

She has exhibited widely in Miami, including "Studio Seven," "A Tribute to the American Flag" at The Milander, "Café con Arte" at Futurama Gallery, and “Women in Flux” at Miami Art Society, where she performed twice. Her work reflects a rich fusion of cultural influences, inviting a dialogue that bridges the spaces between us.