At the moment I am already in the process of installing and selecting works for the exhibition.
I won't repeat myself, I did a lot of analysis and work on the exhibition plan. I'll just say that I'm scared. Because all the exhibitions before were supervised by someone else. There were large teams of specialists who organized the exhibitions in which I took part. Now I do it alone and plus in an unconventional place.
I am lucky - the restaurant staff is very helpful and supportive, but so far I cannot find professional help from art specialists. I'm waiting for a response from several curators to hold an art talk and discussion, but I have little hope.
Along the way of working on the exhibition and the idea, I encountered a large number of questions that I still need to resolve.
I also realized that I needed to create new works for this exhibition in order for the concept I had chosen to work and be successful.
Regarding Artist Statement - I decided to use my old version since it most fully reflects my ideas and meanings in the works.
«My practice explores materiality, intuition, and visceral emotion, engaging with themes of temporality, fragility, and the interplay between external forces and internal reflections. Through sculpture, mixed media, and painting, I investigate dualities such as chaos and structure, impermanence and permanence, and emotion and intellect.
Using unconventional materials like recycled newspapers, construction materials, and debris, I create works that evoke layered emotional responses. These materials, juxtaposed with dynamic colours and tactile marks, reflect the tension between fragility and resilience, inviting viewers into a physical and emotional dialogue.
My process is deeply intuitive, informed by affect theory, synaesthesia and materiality, and emerges from hands-on engagement with materials.
While I work within gallery contexts, I am also drawn to unconventional spaces of representation that engage audiences who might not normally encounter contemporary art. By exploring public and alternative settings, I aim to foster inclusivity and connect with a wider spectrum of viewers, encouraging dialogue and new perspectives.
Ultimately, my work seeks to challenge norms and provoke moments of reflection, transformation, and connection, encouraging viewers to reconsider their relationship with the forces that shape our world.»
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