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2015

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The description provided by the artist: "Робота написана для проекту «Тріумф безволія» Сцена з купальницями на тлі авіаносця. Для деполітизованих громадян життя поза зоною комфорту — театр абсурду, іноді схожий на фарс. Феєрверк гри та режисерські знахідки перетворюють нашу дійсність на перекручену клоунаду, а існування світу виявляється скоріше комічним, ніж трагічним. "Щоб щось змінити за стіною свого світу, навіть якщо є бажання, все одно не вистачає волі." (Андрій Триліський) Жах цього життя, що розсипається, незважаючи на фірмову чарівність, гумор і милу ексцентрику прийомів, проступає тим сильніше, що в її центрі ще є людина, яка пам'ятає себе, мир і Бога, вже не здатна творити, але ще здатна молитися про творчу силу. Одна із серії робіт написаних на комуфля" Kомуфляжна тканина, олія.
The work was created for the project "Triumph of Apathy." It depicts a scene with bathers against the backdrop of an aircraft carrier. For depoliticized citizens, life beyond the comfort zone is a theater of the absurd, sometimes resembling a farce. The fireworks of play and directorial discoveries transform our reality into a twisted clownery, and the existence of the world turns out to be more comical than tragic. "To change something beyond the walls of our world, even if there is a desire, there is still a lack of will." (Andriy Tryliskyy) The horror of this crumbling life, despite its enchanting charm, humor, and charming eccentricity of techniques, becomes all the more pronounced because at its center there is still a person who remembers oneself, the world, and God, he is no longer able to create but still able to pray for creative power. One of a series of works painted on camouflage fabric. The scene of relaxation and carefreeness combined with military technology immerses us in another reality." Oil on camouflage fabric.
The work was exhibited: 2015 ArtVilnius'15 Contemporary Art Fair "Different Reality," Vilnius 2016 Gallery "RA," Kyiv
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Part of Ukrainian Art in Times of War: 2014-
Discover the art of resilience from modern Ukraine, featuring creative works that capture both the unflinching horror of invasion and the enduring beauty of the human spirit.
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Creator of work
Потапенков, Эдуард
Language
Ukrainian
English
Geographic Origin
Ukraine
Geographic Subject
Ukraine
Subject
Arts and culture
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Arts
Politics and government
War
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