In the modern world, people constantly face barriers: geographical boundaries, internal fears, social attitudes. On the one hand, they allow you to systematize the world and prevent you from plunging into chaos, on the other hand, they become obstacles and limit opportunities.
The artists of the exhibition “Unlimited” build a reverent conversation about difficult things. The representation of female images, the problem of physicality, the theme of overcoming social inequality and gaining independence are rethought through various mediums, innovative visual techniques and an individual perspective. The exhibition, filled with metaphors and unexpected secrets, blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, affect and calm, a beautiful outer shell and disturbing feelings.
The exhibition lasted for 3 months from February 11 to May 11, 2023.
Port Volga Gallery is located on a staircase of the Volgograd River Port - a significant place for locals and guests of the city. This location was specifically created for art. The exhibition showcases 28 artists from all over Russia: from Volgograd, Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg, Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, and other cities.
On March 30th, Marina arrived to Volgograd to make a presentation about education in Malaysia, mediation and a workshop. Aside from that Marina visited local artists' studios.
It is important to mention that the topic of solitude is universal and in most cases is viewed as something negative and as a desire to remain alone. Humans are social beings and it is important to stay connected to one another. However, if this connection has no breaks there is a risk to get lost in the thoughts and opinions of another person and lose your own self. Communication is of course important and useful but it is also important to intentionally stay alone to connect with your own self and your thoughts.
Each artwork depicts different states of intentional solitude. It will surprise you with its joyful and warm story destroying the conventional understanding of solitude. The most repetitive element of each artwork is confetti. This medium is used intentionally to showcase the joy of staying alone. Being alone doesn't always mean something bad. For Marina, intentional solitude is first of all a celebration.
This series of four works were created using acrylics on canvas. Since acrylic is a fast drying medium it was another interesting challenge to paint this portraits in a smooth technique. I used a special medium that enables acrylics to dry slower. Aside from this help I had to paint very fast and in many layers to create this particular effect.
Suboart - is an international magazine for emerging artists. This magazine was collectively created by 3 artistic females from different countries in 2020. Suboart has online and print issues available worldwide.
Being selected over other 800 artists I was given 4 pages (2 page spreads) + a mention in the end credits. There total of 42 artists displayed in a magazine.
Download Suboart Magazine March issue #3 2023
