Sergey Shaevitch
Beyond Borders: Exhibition of Fine Art from Canada
October 2 - October 23, 2009
Reception:
Thursday October 8, 2009 6-8 PM
Press Release
Israeli painter Sergey Shaevitch, now living in Canada, portrays stripped abstract landscapes where playful colors and forms execute movements that simultaneously seem frenzied and deeply portentous. He melds actions and shapes evocative of Wassiy Kandinsky with the minimal Suprematist compositions of Kazimir Malevich. Shaevitch's resulting aesthetic is dynamic, full of distinct visual elements rushing in diverging directions or following a larger object's enveloping arch. Compositions are dominated by strong color planes that other contrasting entities dart through conspicuously.
This striking array of entities and activities is rendered meticulously with expertly applied acrylic paints that accentuate contrasts in hue and texture. Through layering and shading, Shaevitch often multiplies objects and characters as they progress over his canvases. By superimposing picture planes atop one another, he creates visually complex narratives that are both fantastic and familiar, overwhelming and immersive. His paintings draw us into a strange universe of pure shapes and bold movements that remains comfortable. His stripped surrealism offers a new perspective on, and fresh engagement with our world.
Artist Statement
I only discovered that art was an important part of my life, personality and gifts in 2008. Before that, the only indication that I might have skills in that direction was the interest and joy I took in creating graphics, which I have done since I was 15 years old. The summer of 2008 was a dramatic time for me, characterized by both the tragic loss of my grandparents and the discovery that I could create art. Since then my skills and interests have been constantly developing, and I feel that I can produce visual interpretations of any piece of music I hear. It is always exciting and I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunities that I have.
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