Power - International digital exhibition catalog
In this exhibition, we seek to explore what Power is. Is it a physical meaning, or is strength something internal? Does being strong mean having an advantage over someone and being the first, or is it about willpower when a person has almighty patience and goes step by step to his goal? Does power have gender, man’s superiority over nature, or do time and age affect power? Everyone has their own truth. Let’s think about the meaning of power and show our own vision in this exhibition!
In this exhibition, we seek to explore what Power is.
Is it a physical meaning, or is strength something internal?
Does being strong mean having an advantage over someone and being the first, or is it about willpower when a person has almighty patience and goes step by step to his goal?
Does power have gender, man’s superiority over nature, or do time and age affect power?
Everyone has their own truth. Let’s think about the meaning of power and show our own vision in this exhibition!
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OLGA LARINA<br />
Kherson, Ukraine<br />
@larinamagicart | FB olga.larina.art | Saatchi<br />
About artwork<br />
In the painting “Scythian Strength and Grace” from the “From Ukraine with Love” series,<br />
I depicted the spirit of free, fast, courageous birds. I turned to the ancient history<br />
of Ukraine, when our lands were inhabited by brave, warlike and developed peoples.<br />
These tribes have left a mark on our culture. With this series of paintings, I convey the<br />
spirit of strength and rebelliousness to evil. Our warriors are now fighting for our identity<br />
as resolutely as our ancient ancestors. The painting uses elements of the traditional<br />
animal style in Scythian gold jewelry. I am inspired by the strength, courage of animal<br />
and human figures on gold jewelry. The most famous ancient decoration is the Golden<br />
Pectoral, the elements of which I stylized. For me, a woman is like a bird, she can be<br />
tender, vulnerable, but when you need to fight for your values, freedom can be bold,<br />
strong. This is the image of Ukraine. With my work, I support the spirit of resistance of<br />
the Armed Forces of Ukraine.<br />
Artist Statement<br />
In my work, I am inspired by the world around me: nature, the female image, the architecture<br />
of cities, the sea. The female image is the most important for me in painting. It is<br />
difficult for a woman in this world, I pass this image through myself. I want to leave the<br />
female image, for many years, as vulnerable, sensual, unknown as nature. I love watercolor<br />
for its elusiveness, danger, unpredictability. I find these traits in the female image<br />
as well. I use the symbolism.<br />
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