VIEW IN MY ROOM
I did a series of works called The Forbidden Garden during the pandemic. In these artworks, there have been biblical references to Eden, the famous garden where humanity had lost immortality, as well as the idea that inside each of us there is a forbidden garden we don't let anyone in. Furthermore, I have compared the soul and garden. Similarly, we cultivate some features we like in ourselves as we cultivate flowers in gardens, yet some corners of our souls are abandoned like deserted corners of gardens where weeds grew. I also use the painting technique of the Baroque and Renaissance masters, people who have experienced pandemics and plague. Despite the chaos happening outside, this series of works came out one of the slender and clear in meanings, and now it is my favourite of all my series. The quarantine stopped the vanity race, organizing exhibitions in galleries and museums, applying for grants. All the plans I had arranged before cancelled or postponed indefinitely. So, the quarantine was a time for real art without any vanity or commercial ideas. I did my recent artworks sincerely, without hope for the success of the exhibition, nor did I crave for public attention to my work, because it was not clear when it will take place. It was the kind of dialogue with myself when there was no point in pretending. Not only did the pandemic give me the time to rethink and reflect on important topics for me, but also it allowed me to create several artworks without any hurry.
Painting:Oil on Canvas
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Size:39.4 W x 59.1 H x 0.8 D in
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I am a London-based visual artist who is deeply inspired by the Baroque epoch and its parallels with the contemporary moment. As a child born during the Chernobyl Disaster, I have always been fascinated by the quest for immortality through science and art, and the vulnerability and strength of the body. My background in Baroque painting and theatre design has heavily influenced my contemporary art practices, allowing me to create bold and punkish works that are not afraid to tackle contemporary issues. My aim is to make painting popular again, just like it was in the Baroque times, creating works that leave a lasting impression and provide catharsis. Drawing inspiration from fashion icons like Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, I seek to push the boundaries of painting and make it a relevant and contemporary art form. I am an active participant in the London art scene, with my most recent exhibition being a solo show at Hampstead Art School in April 2023. I am constantly seeking to challenge myself and push the boundaries of what is possible with painting, and I hope to continue to do so for many years to come.
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