Sad Ugly Clowns painted by Pierre del aire
"Sad Ugly Clowns” explores the tragedy of the human condition in a superficial,
increasingly empty world. The clowns represent failure — their forced smiles act as
defenses against a meaningless reality. Inspired by Byung-Chul Han’s critique of modern
society, the work reflects the loss of rituals and symbolic structures that once gave life
depth and direction. These clowns become symbols of a performative culture obsessed
with authenticity, yet devoid of true connection. Despite their grotesque sadness, they
point toward hope: a quiet call to rediscover ritual, form, and meaning in a world lost in
self-staging."
Who is Pierre del aire?
Aleksandar Nesic aka Pierre del aire is a mixed media artist working across performance,
music, and visual art. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart (2003–2010) with a focus on graphic, performance, and video art. In 2006, he co-founded the visual sound
performance group zenit&nadir, collaborating closely with fluctuating images gallery and
presenting works like contain – Leben in 33m³ at Theaterhaus Stuttgart.
Since 2013, he has been part of the artist collective Bomb Gallery. His solo electronic
music project Poison In Honey began in 2015. Nesic has performed in various contexts,
including Assassinate Assange (HAU Berlin), with Chicks on Speed (Nationaltheater
Mannheim), and at NON Berlin with his provocative piece ALEKS RAUS TAG.
Learn more about Pierre del Aire
Sad Ugly Clowns part of the BBB Collection
“Sad Ugly Clowns” by Pierre del Aire is now part of the BBB Streetwear Collection. The Berlin-based artist’s hyperreal acrylic paintings and drawings meet streetwear. Each piece captures the raw emotion and unsettling ugly beauty of the original works — now wearable. Art meets fashion in colors and each piece is limited to 13 pieces only.
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