NoKon 123"Iris" by Ukrainian artist Igor Konovalov is a thought-provoking painting that intertwines natural beauty with a subtle commentary on perception and observation. The artwork prominently features a vibrant iris flower, painted in exquisite detail, set against a background that subtly forms the eyes of a hidden observer peering through a sea of green.This painting explores the theme of nature as both a subject of beauty and a vessel for deeper reflections on human experience. The eyes in the background suggest a sentient presence within nature, watching the observer as much as being watched. This dual perspective challenges the viewer to consider the relationship between humanity and the natural world, highlighting the interconnectedness and mutual awareness that define this relationship.Konovalov's "Iris" also speaks to the influence of information flows in shaping our understanding of the world. Just as the iris stands out in vivid detail against the more abstract background, the information we focus on can define or distort our perception of the environment around us. The artist invites the viewer to reflect on what is seen and what remains hidden in our interactions with the world, suggesting a deeper look at the layers of reality we often overlook. Through this painting, Konovalov encourages a contemplation of the visible and the invisible, and the ways in which art mirrors the complexity of these concepts in society.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Iris"* ARTISTS: Igor Konovalov* SIZE: 90x90 cm/'35.43x35.43 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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