Thursday 27 June 2013

Greg Smirnov : Invite to a Solo Exhibition : Paintings in Mixed Media


Greg Smirnov.
from Moscow, Russia
Artist in Residence at TVAK



Solo Exhibition 
"Viman - Engines Started"
28th - 29th June

at the Sheth C.N College of Fine Arts Gallery.

Timing : 4:30 - 8:00 Pm

Invitation


An Indian-born, self-represented artist from Moscow, Russia. Currently involved in the artist in residence program at Tvak residential art studios, Greg’s work is based on his impressions of revisiting India after living it at an early age.

He has a vision of India as a giant ancient mechanism (viman) of incomprehensible advanced technology based on faith and magic which is slowly coming to life as men and women are kept preoccupied with matters of their daily routine.








About His Work : 

I, like good double agent, keeping a straight face, deliver to you what I invent and announce as non-conceptual art, while keeping my fingers crossed behind my back. I do so out of curiosity for your reaction and for fun, because I like to challenge impossible tasks and because I must do it regardless of purpose. While this work is for the large part a semi-figurative reflection of my first impressions and resulting fantasy inspired by what I've seen in Gujarat during my stay, my long term focus is exploring ways of creating art that is detached from worldly matters and perceived reality,  Such as my ongoing work for the "Sunyata" series of abstract paintings and the "Subconscious refuge series.

   - Greg Smirnov.



to know more about his work check out the following links 



Thursday 6 June 2013

Alexander Silva : photography & installation, work in process

Alexander. k. Silva
Photographer from the U.S.A
on a residency at 'Tvak' since march 2013




"Over the past four years, photography moved from being a hobby, to a passion, to a feeling, to my entire existence. Even before I set up my camera, the colors and details captivate and fill my mind and spirit. People who've seen me work can attest to this transplantation into an alternate time and space, where my primal thoughts become the imaginative dreams of my viewers. Always searching for a catalyst for social discussion, my work often captures both sincere and severe feelings amongst viewers, combining artistic elements kitsch, porn, and commercial art without judgement or explanation. The work currently underway at the residency questions issues of identity, object, and erasure." says Alexander.

It’s been a busy time !


some photos of the installation piece in progress which will showcase the
 street photography
 at the residency and 
a couple of pictures from the “big head’ or
'Foreigner in a Foreign Land' Series,
at the local sunday market.







Celebrating 'Holi' The Festival of colours ! 




There will be an Exhibition featuring his work at the end of term...
watch this space for more information
&
 more information regarding his work on the following links :