MARIYA GVASALIYA
"Depths of the Soul"
My first exhibition Fluid Art
Exhibition "Depths of the Soul" by Maria Gvasalia and Oleksandr Porotko. December 17, 2022. Cherkasy, Ukraine.
My inspiration for creating these incredible abstract paintings comes from the power of vibes:
In each painting, one can draw associations to the movement created by nature and all life on the planet and the universe.
"Most of the time I am in close contact with my soul, so it is often much more difficult for me to explain my feelings in words. When the soul speaks to us, it is the subconscious, and this is where abstraction comes from. Abstraction is about human courage. For a true artist, comparing his work to a child's drawing is the best compliment. After all, children are pure entities on whom society has not yet managed to impose its templates and frameworks, so the brightest energy of the soul pours through their works. As an artist, I protect my childhood soul as much as possible."
Information taken from the source "Ildana".
- Thanks to the freedom I allow myself.
- And the powerful energy of nature, where I recharge my batteries while traveling.
In each painting, one can draw associations to the movement created by nature and all life on the planet and the universe.
"Most of the time I am in close contact with my soul, so it is often much more difficult for me to explain my feelings in words. When the soul speaks to us, it is the subconscious, and this is where abstraction comes from. Abstraction is about human courage. For a true artist, comparing his work to a child's drawing is the best compliment. After all, children are pure entities on whom society has not yet managed to impose its templates and frameworks, so the brightest energy of the soul pours through their works. As an artist, I protect my childhood soul as much as possible."
Information taken from the source "Ildana".
"Depths of the Soul"
News from my personal exhibition from the Ildana TV channel.
Gallery "Depths of the Soul"
Here you can see the photos taken at the event.
"Procherk"
The first exhibition of artist Maria Hvasaliya and woodworker Oleksandr Porotko opened in Cherkasy
The opening of the exhibition "Depths of the Soul" by Maria Gvasalia and Oleksandr Porotko from Cherkasy took place on December 17 at the "Sklad № 5" art gallery, according to a correspondent of the Procherk publication.
The exhibition "Depths of the Soul" combines two types of art: fluid art and driftwood. Fluid art is a branch of abstract painting. This technique of painting with liquid acrylic makes it possible to create unpredictable and original works of fluid painting. This type of painting was presented at the exhibition by Maria Gvasalia, an artist from Cherkasy.
"Most of the time I am in close contact with my soul, so it is often much more difficult for me to explain my feelings in words. When the soul speaks to us, it is the subconscious, and this is where abstraction comes from. Abstraction is about human courage. For a true artist, comparing his work to a child's drawing is the best compliment. After all, children are pure entities on whom society has not yet managed to impose its templates and frameworks, so the brightest energy of the soul pours through their works. I, as an artist, protect my childhood soul as much as possible," said artist Maria Gvasalia in her speech.
"Most of the time I am in close contact with my soul, so it is often much more difficult for me to explain my feelings in words. When the soul speaks to us, it is the subconscious, and this is where abstraction comes from. Abstraction is about human courage. For a true artist, comparing his work to a child's drawing is the best compliment. After all, children are pure entities on whom society has not yet managed to impose its templates and frameworks, so the brightest energy of the soul pours through their works. I, as an artist, protect my childhood soul as much as possible," said artist Maria Gvasalia in her speech.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the artist has created the following paintings: "Warriors of Light" and "Purification" and "Free to Create". Maria Gvasalia created the work entitled "Warriors of Light" the night before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Also on the night after the "cotton on the Crimean bridge" the artist created a composition of two paintings called "Purification". During the full-scale invasion, the girl actively volunteers and sends the proceeds from the sale of some of her paintings to buy ammunition for the military.
"Every morning I start with gratitude to the warriors of light who protect us every second. And every night I thank their families for their strength of spirit and support, because I know what it's like. My brother has been defending Ukraine since the beginning of this war. I am grateful that I am alive on my land and have the opportunity to create," said Maria Gvasalia.
"Every morning I start with gratitude to the warriors of light who protect us every second. And every night I thank their families for their strength of spirit and support, because I know what it's like. My brother has been defending Ukraine since the beginning of this war. I am grateful that I am alive on my land and have the opportunity to create," said Maria Gvasalia.
Maria Gvasalia's favorite painting is called Labradorite. It combines green, black, and gold. Green is one of the artist's favorite colors. This work combines water and earth, reflecting the author's inner world. She noted that she would not sell this painting for any money.
"The style of the paintings is typical of Scandinavian apartment interiors, quite restrained. Each work conveys its own emotion. In wartime, sometimes you want to switch gears, and then art and live communication become a consolation," said Valeria, a visitor to the event.
Maria Gvasalia is inspired by nature. One of the works inspired by coniferous forests and the energy of the earth is the painting "Carpathian Mountains". The girl loves to travel and explore the world in search of her muse.
"The style of the paintings is typical of Scandinavian apartment interiors, quite restrained. Each work conveys its own emotion. In wartime, sometimes you want to switch gears, and then art and live communication become a consolation," said Valeria, a visitor to the event.
Maria Gvasalia is inspired by nature. One of the works inspired by coniferous forests and the energy of the earth is the painting "Carpathian Mountains". The girl loves to travel and explore the world in search of her muse.
Olena, the artist's mother, said that Mariia was creative from an early age and started painting when she was one and a half years old: "She loved to draw animals. In her drawings, they were always dressed and decorated. That's why I thought that her style would be characterized by folk art, perhaps something similar to the work of Maria Prymachenko, but it wasn't. Masha has quite little experience in the style of fluid art, but she approached it very persistently. Therefore, I think this is the beginning of her career and her exhibitions will be even bigger."
To enter the university, Maria studied drawing for only a month. Her teacher was reluctant to start working with her, but after the first lesson, he saw the girl's potential. Maria's mother, Olena, recalls: "When she was a child, she was very independent, always following through and trying to do everything perfectly."
At the opening of the exhibition, Olena came wearing a sweatshirt with one of Maria's paintings on it.
To enter the university, Maria studied drawing for only a month. Her teacher was reluctant to start working with her, but after the first lesson, he saw the girl's potential. Maria's mother, Olena, recalls: "When she was a child, she was very independent, always following through and trying to do everything perfectly."
At the opening of the exhibition, Olena came wearing a sweatshirt with one of Maria's paintings on it.
"My sweatshirt has Robot Car printed on it. She asked me which of the paintings I liked the most. I answered that it was this one because I like the approach to black and the splashes of gold. Black is what we have bad in life and what confuses us. And the gold represents what we have in life that is priceless despite the darkness: children and the opportunity to create. Later, Masha gave me a sweatshirt with her favorite painting on it. Having such clothes, I realized that this was the only way to come to an event like today," says Olena, the artist's mother.
Half of the paintings presented at the exhibition have already been sold and are in private collections, while the rest can be purchased.
In addition to her parents, the exhibition was attended by Maria Gvasalia's teachers and friends, as well as colleagues. Among them was the artist Dmytro Klymenko: "I can see the energy with which Maria painted these pictures. The fluid art technique provides a great field for experimentation. I was most impressed by the work called "Courage". This is the most extreme work of Masha. To me, the dynamics and strength depicted here convey the state of our country today. At such events, our task is to exchange energy and move the country forward."
Driftwood is an art based on creating decorative items and trinkets from the so-called "floaters" that washed ashore during the storm. The sun and water turned the wood into smooth pieces shaped by nature itself. This area of applied art has been gaining popularity in recent decades. Driftwood works, including original sculptures and lamps, were presented at the exhibition by Oleksandr Porotko from Svitlovodsk.
Half of the paintings presented at the exhibition have already been sold and are in private collections, while the rest can be purchased.
In addition to her parents, the exhibition was attended by Maria Gvasalia's teachers and friends, as well as colleagues. Among them was the artist Dmytro Klymenko: "I can see the energy with which Maria painted these pictures. The fluid art technique provides a great field for experimentation. I was most impressed by the work called "Courage". This is the most extreme work of Masha. To me, the dynamics and strength depicted here convey the state of our country today. At such events, our task is to exchange energy and move the country forward."
Driftwood is an art based on creating decorative items and trinkets from the so-called "floaters" that washed ashore during the storm. The sun and water turned the wood into smooth pieces shaped by nature itself. This area of applied art has been gaining popularity in recent decades. Driftwood works, including original sculptures and lamps, were presented at the exhibition by Oleksandr Porotko from Svitlovodsk.
"This is a joint exhibition with Oleksandr Porotko. He is a very good woodworker. Unfortunately, he couldn't be here today because he lives in another city, but we organized it all together. Most of our interior pieces are in perfect harmony with each other. In my opinion, my marine-themed works are especially interestingly combined with Oleksandr's wooden products," said Maria Gvasalia.
The artist also shared that she intends to expand her horizons and plans to organize her next exhibition in Kyiv or Lviv.
The "Sklad № 5" art gallery is a new space for cultural events in Cherkasy. The gallery was opened on September 24, the 7th month after the start of the full-scale invasion, but the idea came about more than two years ago.
"When I rented this place, there was a refrigerator. I knew a lot of artists and artists, so the thought of having my own art space never left me. I had to do a lot of installation and repair work here, and now Cherkasy has a new place where artists can present their talents and young people can relax and develop culturally," said Oleksandr Chornovol, owner of the art gallery.
The artist also shared that she intends to expand her horizons and plans to organize her next exhibition in Kyiv or Lviv.
The "Sklad № 5" art gallery is a new space for cultural events in Cherkasy. The gallery was opened on September 24, the 7th month after the start of the full-scale invasion, but the idea came about more than two years ago.
"When I rented this place, there was a refrigerator. I knew a lot of artists and artists, so the thought of having my own art space never left me. I had to do a lot of installation and repair work here, and now Cherkasy has a new place where artists can present their talents and young people can relax and develop culturally," said Oleksandr Chornovol, owner of the art gallery.
In addition to exhibitions, the "Sklad № 5" Art Gallery hosts various events, including stand-ups and acoustic parties. The day before, an exhibition of students' works dedicated to the Day of the Ukrainian Army ended there.
Artist Dmytro Klymenko shared: "Sklad № 5" was transformed into a gallery right before my eyes. Artists can present their works here. I am thinking about organizing an exhibition of my paintings drawn with the help of artificial intelligence here."
Artist Dmytro Klymenko shared: "Sklad № 5" was transformed into a gallery right before my eyes. Artists can present their works here. I am thinking about organizing an exhibition of my paintings drawn with the help of artificial intelligence here."
