NoKon 117"Who's there?" by Ukrainian artist Igor Konovalov is a captivating exploration of space and perspective through the medium of paint. The work depicts a sequence of doorways leading into progressively deeper layers of an interior, rendered in bold and contrasting colors that create a dramatic and somewhat disorienting effect. The central focus is a figure seen through the last open door, adding an element of mystery and anticipation.Konovalov's painting delves into the psychological and existential questions evoked by such a visual journey. The use of intense, saturated colors and sharp contrasts not only directs the viewer's eye but also intensifies the emotional impact of the scene. This approach highlights the uncertain and often ambiguous nature of transitions and thresholds in both physical and metaphorical senses.The artist invites the viewer to contemplate the unknowns that lie beyond each doorway, symbolizing the continuous and often daunting exploration into new phases of life or understanding. The figure at the end of the passage serves as a focal point for these contemplations, suggesting both the presence of others in our journeys and the inherent solitude of personal discovery. Through this painting, Konovalov explores the theme of navigating through the layers of reality and consciousness, prompted by the ever-present flow of information and its impact on our perception and interaction with the world.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Who's there?"* ARTISTS: Igor Konovalov* SIZE: 65x42 cm/'25.59x16.53 inches' * MEDIUM: oil, canvas* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this productAbout the artist: He was born in 1965 in the city of Novy Bug.1983-1987 - Dnipropetrovsk State Art School.1987-1993 - Kyiv State Art Institute.Since 1993, co-founder of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska Street", the activity of which has two periods:1993-1996 - "classic squat" (occupation of premises for workshops and housing, exhibition activity, as a practice of introduction into society).1996-2006 - "fictitious squat" (author of the project - Fiction Gallery Expedition. - going beyond workshops and galleries (institutions) into open urban space.The founder of the Hill-art direction (art on the hills), within the framework of which actions were held and facilities were created on the hills of Kyiv.2010-2020 - develops the author's mythology, which he called "Infodelica".The creator of paintings, promotions, objects and video art.Lives and works in Kyiv.EXHIBITIONSPersonal exhibitions:2020 - Recreation room, Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv2019 - "Voices", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv2018 - "Two Pages", Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv2017 - "Point of support", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv2016 - "Presidency", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv2016 - "Relax", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv2015 - "Wi-Fi", DTEK Academy, business center "Eurasia", Kyiv2013 - "Infa&infadelika", 8-bit Gallery, Kyiv2012 - "Infa", Gallery "Forest", Moscow, Russia2011 - "Infa", RA Gallery, Kyiv2010 - I. Konovalov, Museum of Sovr. image of Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), Kyiv2009 - "Golden Mountains", RA Gallery, Kyiv2008 - Ctrl-Z, RA Gallery, KyivGroup exhibitions:2020 - ART CAPITAL, Grand Palais, Paris. Salon Comparaisons, groupe Alain Campello2017 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", Sumy Municipal Gallery, Sumy2015 - Museum collections, Ukrainian modern art. (1985-2015)2015 - "Coefficient of independence" (America House), Kyiv2015 - "Art for the sake of life" - charity project, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv2014 - The 21st nude art exhibition "MAN & WOMAN", At the Museum of New Art, Parnu, Estonia2012 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", M17 Center of Contemporary Art, Kyiv2012 - Art-Moscow, 16th International Art Fair, Moscow, Russia2011 - "Independents", New art of the new country 1991-2011, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv2011 - "Space Odyssey-2011", "Art Arsenal", Kyiv2010 - Art project "AUT" - international art project, Chocolate House, KyivPress:* Catalog for a personal exhibition: I. Konovalov, Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), "Infa", "Forest" Gallery* The book "Squat on Olehivska Street" (1993 - 2015), Kyiv* Collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Modern Art 1985-2015 from private collections25 years of presence. Modern Ukrainian artists. 1991-2016, Kyiv* Collection of catalogs of participation in numerous exhibitions and auctionsWorks are located:* Dnipropetrovsk Art Museum* Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU)* Kyiv History Museum* In private meetings: Boris and Tetyana Hrynievych, Igor Voronov, Igor Abramovich, Oleg Krasnosilskyi, Volodymyr Kashirskyi, and others.

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