EtchingRoom1

Black-and-white drawing of a rectangular box with brown and gray areas and the handwritten text "A BOX OF UNNECESSARY THINGS" below.

Brown rectangular box with multiple white tape strips and handwritten text "IMPORTANT BOX" on the side and below.

Three-level illustration of a subway station with people, animals, and various activities in a black-and-white style with some color accents.

Embroidered artwork showing a landscape with mountains, burning trees, a flying saucer, a smiling man wearing a hat, and the text "EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE".

A person is sitting at a table holding something in their hands, with a wall displaying a picture of a waving cat visible in the background.

Key Facts

Nationality

Ukraine

Area

Visual Arts

Place of residence

Berlin

Recommending Institution

tranzit.org/ERSTE Stiftung

Period

January - February 2026

Links

etchingroom1.com

etching.room1

Anna Khodkova (b. 1990) is a visual artist based in Berlin. Together with Kristina Yarosh, she works as part of the artist duo Etchingroom1. Their practice spans several media, including drawing, etching, ceramics, and textiles. Their main theme explores the city and the spaces of everyday life, combining observation with a touch of self-irony.

Project Info

During their residency at MQ, Anna Khodkova and Kristina Yarosh plan to continue their latest project, “Unexpected Trip”. It consists of several parts and is realized across multiple media, including drawing, ceramics, and textiles. The exploration of the city and everyday life in Vienna is one of the central themes of their artistic practice.