Denis Baštuga (*1994, Púchov) is currently a painting student at Vladimír Skrepl’s Painting II Studio of the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. He is inspired by psychology theories, gender fluidity, the diversity of body features. His procedural work combines painting, performance and sculptural experimentation with attributes of surreal aesthetics. Together with Lena Luga, he founded the Nephro studio, which serves as a platform for performers and artists from various backgrounds, and focuses besides photo and video on conceptual realizations. He is currently based in Prague.