The “Cosmic Milk” series by Jósefina Alanko presented as diptychs, these works pulsate with organic forms that seem to spill, spread, and morph across the canvas. 

The sculptural softness of the fabric elements extends beyond the two-dimensional surface, transforming the paintings into hybrids of object and image. These textured surfaces echo cosmic landscapes or the microcosmic anatomy of living beings, blurring the boundaries between the internal and the celestial. The white-on-white palette amplifies this ambiguity, emphasizing form, shadow, and texture over color, while inviting the viewer into an intimate, meditative space.

Alanko’s gestures, both painted and sewn, embody the materiality of care and the ephemeral nature of creation. The interplay of linen and raised elements lends the works a physicality that contrasts with their ethereal motifs, grounding the celestial theme in the tangible.