Series:
“Refractions”
Refraction is the phenomenon of light being deflected in passing obliquely through the interface between one medium and another. In my series of abstract oil paintings, “Refractions”, I explore instances of refracted light passing through objects, changing angles, creating multiple views and repetitions of itself. Light takes on many variations that each becomes its own unique entity. In my paintings I contemplate the limitless refractions of light passing through our surroundings, and I attempt to celebrate the process of refraction.
Refractions is a series of meditative explorations of color, value, hue, rhythm, spatial depth and dynamic composition. The subject is absent, but there are unlimited variations of lines and colors. It starts with a very chaotic background and slowly develops into small details that ebb and flow throughout the work.
The inspiration for Refractions comes from the observation of nature and studies of color and light perception. My vision began to worsen very early on in life, so I needed to wear corrective glasses. However, most often I end up not wearing my glasses and seeing world differently from the position of a nearsighted person. It’s a view of the world with out details. It’s a view with interesting patterns of light and shadows; it’s a view of fragmented and incomplete patterns. This view developed into my collecting of various instances of light fragmentation in nature photographs and paintings. One of my favorite instances of fragmentation was the amazing design created by light and movements of water. That was captivating and meditative and always brought peace to my soul. During the process of painting I get lost in meditation of color and lines of refractions and its limitless possibilities.
I come from the background of traditional figurative art, and I still create paintings and drawings of the human figure. Of course I have to put on my glasses for this.
Refraction is the phenomenon of light being deflected in passing obliquely through the interface between one medium and another. In my series of abstract oil paintings, “Refractions”, I explore instances of refracted light passing through objects, changing angles, creating multiple views and repetitions of itself. Light takes on many variations that each becomes its own unique entity. In my paintings I contemplate the limitless refractions of light passing through our surroundings, and I attempt to celebrate the process of refraction.
Refractions is a series of meditative explorations of color, value, hue, rhythm, spatial depth and dynamic composition. The subject is absent, but there are unlimited variations of lines and colors. It starts with a very chaotic background and slowly develops into small details that ebb and flow throughout the work.
The inspiration for Refractions comes from the observation of nature and studies of color and light perception. My vision began to worsen very early on in life, so I needed to wear corrective glasses. However, most often I end up not wearing my glasses and seeing world differently from the position of a nearsighted person. It’s a view of the world with out details. It’s a view with interesting patterns of light and shadows; it’s a view of fragmented and incomplete patterns. This view developed into my collecting of various instances of light fragmentation in nature photographs and paintings. One of my favorite instances of fragmentation was the amazing design created by light and movements of water. That was captivating and meditative and always brought peace to my soul. During the process of painting I get lost in meditation of color and lines of refractions and its limitless possibilities.
I come from the background of traditional figurative art, and I still create paintings and drawings of the human figure. Of course I have to put on my glasses for this.
"Man and Woman"
In my series of semi-abstract oil paintings, called “Man and Woman”, I explore the idea of duality and unity of opposites, which I see as fundamental principles of our human existence. In my paintings, I reinforce this idea of opposites by mixing abstraction with some elements of realism.
The conflicted, dual nature of human beings has always mesmerized me. My paintings also reflect the conflict and duality that exists in my life. I sometimes feel as if I am stuck between the west and east, war and piece, few languages, reality and subjectivity, industrial and technical progress of the city and the stagnant peace of the countryside.
In my series, the figures are fragmented and incomplete, witch it symbolizes the imperfections and flaws inherent to our human existence. The boundaries of the bodies are not clear, so it helps the viewer to understand that this is not only an outside view of the being, but rather the glimpse into deeper, inner and subconscious world. I use figurative elements and body language in order to express human emotions and qualities. I use abstract supportive elements in order to emphasize the opposites. The rhythm, color combination and balance help to visually reinforce the idea.
My work is a reflection of our contemporary world, where boundaries between urban and rural environments are permeable; where personal world and ideas become world wide factor in social media, where the war stricken places are infused in our lives; where the sex differences are challenged; where young and mature generations are equally compatible and not that much different; where digital and physical are interconnected.
In my series of semi-abstract oil paintings, called “Man and Woman”, I explore the idea of duality and unity of opposites, which I see as fundamental principles of our human existence. In my paintings, I reinforce this idea of opposites by mixing abstraction with some elements of realism.
The conflicted, dual nature of human beings has always mesmerized me. My paintings also reflect the conflict and duality that exists in my life. I sometimes feel as if I am stuck between the west and east, war and piece, few languages, reality and subjectivity, industrial and technical progress of the city and the stagnant peace of the countryside.
In my series, the figures are fragmented and incomplete, witch it symbolizes the imperfections and flaws inherent to our human existence. The boundaries of the bodies are not clear, so it helps the viewer to understand that this is not only an outside view of the being, but rather the glimpse into deeper, inner and subconscious world. I use figurative elements and body language in order to express human emotions and qualities. I use abstract supportive elements in order to emphasize the opposites. The rhythm, color combination and balance help to visually reinforce the idea.
My work is a reflection of our contemporary world, where boundaries between urban and rural environments are permeable; where personal world and ideas become world wide factor in social media, where the war stricken places are infused in our lives; where the sex differences are challenged; where young and mature generations are equally compatible and not that much different; where digital and physical are interconnected.
