Dmytro Kurovskiy

Dmytro Kurovskiy was born in 1971, in Chernihiv, Ukraine. He attended the Kharkiv State University of Arts, graduating in 1994 as a flutist and teacher. Dmytro Kurovskiy started to take part in concerts and exhibitions as an artist from the beginning of 1990’s. Since 1991, he is a leader of Foa Hoka musical band. http://foahoka.com Kurovskiy works with neo-pop/psychedelic art. He enjoys experimenting with new techniques that combine art, music and abstract design.

 

 

What attracted me to this artist is how the artist's personality has been able to crop in his works and harmoniously synthetise in them. Being passionate about different art forms; he merged everything and of course as his attention is diverged; he works in multiplicity and the interaction of different surfaces/objects and music. I like this "ensemble" as everything converses towards a harmonious unified whole and this particular concern of problem-solving process can be very painstaking and/or creatively thrilling to the artist. The artwork goes beyond boundary issues as It cannot be pinned down as being a painting/sculpture/installation,etc. An experiential performance where only glimpses can be viewed through photographs. 

The Aspect of Expressing Emotion

The Lady in Blue Dress

Looking at Munch's "The Scream" made me wonder about the key ideas behind portraying strong emotions in an impactual way. The art thus becomes responses of universal relationships and concerns of society and the artist creates and shares personal connections that are tangible and visible extensions of themselves:the complex interface of affect and cognition.

These are two small trials considering these ideas using watercolours. I worked with mid-tones and carefully picked up my colour palette as I wanted a subtle undertone. Understanding the connection with colour is important at this point as this relationship becomes quite strong;revealing inner emotions. I opted for simplicity and I was astounded by the result. I think using soft colours was a conscious effort to get away from what I had been doing presently.

34th Salon De Mai (28th May to 7th June 2015); Mahatma gandhi Institute;School of Fine Arts, Moka

With the Honorable Minister of Education Mrs Leela Devi Dookun

Placing of my first year project.

An interesting venture as I was offered a black background to start with; the theme being "black and White". I decided for the suspension of the boxes.At last a circle completing itself with the viewer's projections and reactions; a long awaited moment for this work was never properly displayed before. Space in and space out, the composition stood out for its vibrant colours and merging technique. I was struck by the element of movement of the swaying boxes which was a pleasant add on.

  

 

Clouds...Contemplating Stillness; A serious Activity

To me, the act of contemplating clouds is an instant experience/connection emphasising on the passage of time. It is THE ephemeral moment that determines everything; an experience which is heightened by the natural processes: being totally dependent on the weather. The sky has always seemed full of wonder in Mauritius; being so clear and free from high buildings; and of course boggling my imagination with ideas and thoughts. The cloud becomes an ephemeral sculpture in time and space. At night too it is yet another spectacular view. I am reminded of the Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde, who produces clouds inside rooms and galleries. I think this idle gazing/contemplating is not less than an art therapy.

Here is an artwork by another artist which I liked for his simplicity:

 

 artwork by Tim Knowles

Other interesting examples of artists who use clouds are Jennifer Broussard; Lucy and Jorge Orta’s “Cloud: Meteros”inside London’s St Pancras station building and Caitlind R.C Brown and Wayne Garrett.

http://www.jenniferbroussard.com/galleries/cloud-9/

http://incandescentcloud.com/2013/06/18/cloud-ceiling-at-progress-bar/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/london/10003252/St-Pancras-artwork-has-its-head-in-the-clouds.html

And for the fans of clouds;two enjoyable Facebook links for comments and interaction/sharing:
https://www.facebook.com/cloudappreciationsociety 
https://www.facebook.com/CloudSpotterApp 

I think a pro camera can reveal the experience much more forcefully by showing the sharpness of detail; however here is my humble attempt at catching these fleeting images...

Also, a creative idea about constructing one for home deco:http://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2015/06/she-glues-cotton-to-a-paper-lantern-now-watch-what-happens-when-she-turns-the-light-off.html#sthash.3BeAf2wZ.dpuf

 

 Some Photographs of the contemplation:

The artist Viviane Fleury

 

Viviane Fleury,

Art description:
Sing your joy and to your joy with every bird, every flower and every spring. ...
Painting: Acrylic on Canvas. Ready to hang.
Size: 70 H x 60 W x 2 cm
Keywords: birds, spring, colorful, decorative, the melody of joy, sing your joy, inspiring, joy, lively, melody, music, nature

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Viviane-Fleury-Fine-Artist/1577831659171804

I am in favour of an art that is simplistic in style as the visual impact is direct  and experienced with force. Much of Viviane Fleury's concerns match my own as her journey of using art and image-making as a way to understand herself, to grow and to change and a way to understand fears, dreams, and identity. She shares her experiences with us and makes us understand the importance to bring out unconscious thoughts and feelings. Making personal art brings them to light so we can muse on them, learn from them, and understand ourselves better.

A New Perspective:The Puzzle- exploring hybrid solutions

Start anywhere; go everywhere. So, just as a coherent string of words creates a sentence, or several clicks creates data tracking, an assortment of visual qualities or even strategic marks can be combined to produce an image. This would imply that a similar logical or systematic approach could be used to produce paintings, but what if these paintings end up serving another purpose/experience as well? I would like to describe this exciting feeling while looking at superimposed images of my work together while at the display stage . There is something important here. Isn't the concerns of Henri Matisse the same as when he allows random images to settle in his collages.I ended up rediscovering my recent work Task Three through haphazard photographs which made me think more and more of the idea of working through a puzzle.

The presentation and display of the works enhances the visual interplays already at work within the images; at different times hinting towards Op Art. The notion of the void is also accentuated between the paintings. The vibrant colors and dramatic mark-making of the numerous paintings in this arrangement are rhythmically balanced; however a different placement could be as interesting as well, challenging the perception of the additive and subtractive.The variety in line,shapes and colours create spatial transformations, fragmenting and reinventing images and patterns as we view on; operating like a puzzle. As self-observation, I find myself thinking of my paintings as images present in the microscopic details of molecules, atoms and particles; to the telescopic magnificence present in the stars and the cosmos.

The finished work as displayed.

Recent Lino Prints with acrylic paint: Understanding my Process.

Lino Printing can be very therapeutic as it leads itself easily through a flow of process and slows down the creative process in a way; moving smoothly from one image to the next and allowing more time for self-reflection. With the same rules as that of Making Day; I tried these second set of prints as I wanted flow, movement and rhythm compacted a composition. Here, I was engaged with unpredictable results being linked with proceedings and the playfulness behind accidental effects.I liked the idea of not being totally in control as compared with my painting activities. While researching; I discovered the lino-cut artist Cyril Power and I was overwhelmed by the strength of his compositions and his judicious use of space. As contrast,I am drawn towards a methodical filling of space that makes all my works overflowing in content. The physical demands of the printing process was benefiting as I was able to reflect on personal involvement, self-understanding and insight. Through the multiplication of one image, I was exploring the different possibilities that it could offer and most importantly, through repetition of the same marks and structures, I was refining my style.

The Art of Nathan Revercomb

 

https://www.facebook.com/nathanrevercombart?fref=photo

I was struck by Nathan Revercomb "Un-Statement" which reflected some of the ideas that I have been pursuing on. He is yet another artist who believes in an art that can lead to spiritual liberation and his relishing compositions are feasts to the eye in terms of ideas and colours. Here is an extract of his statement:

"Art is of a transcendental nature in my view. It is not the paint on the canvas. Art is something that happens. It is a verb instead of a noun. It exists between the artist and the work as well as between the viewer and the work equally. Art takes place in that fuzzy space in between and that is its highest value and truest nature.

In my view art is a Polaroid of the subconscious. Not only of my subconscious as the artist who produced the piece but also my viewer's subconscious as it is just as much up to them to interpret my work as it was I who created it. That being said, I do make every effort not to give any interpretations of the work I create. There is no such thing as 'incorrect' in art and I believe that viewpoint must also be extended towards the viewer for the specific piece to have its highest realization because their interpretation is as much a snapshot of their inner mind as it is one of my own when I created it."

I can instantly connect to his process and his assertions on reviving an art that would be most positive on the mind and the senses. I also feel a passion for pursuing things further and "to keep the flame burning" as they say and I can understand his concerns about how we are conditioned and imprisoned by the boundaries set by society. He also claims that his art is a "gift" to the viewer which to me means that he views his art as an offering; in this process the artist dissociates himself from the self and generously creates for "the other".