Oil painting Hybrid dream Igor Konovalov

Introducing "Hybrid Dream" by Igor Konovalov: A Surreal Journey into the Interplay of Reality and Fantasy

Collection and Significance

"Hybrid Dream" is a prominent feature in our Collection of Contemporary Art and sits beautifully alongside the Collection of Portraits & Genre, reflecting its significance among Other Works by Igor Konovalov. This original artwork is a testament to the blending of vivid surrealism and intricate detail, making it an essential acquisition for collectors and art enthusiasts who value depth and imagination in their pieces.

About This Painting

Experience the enigmatic allure of "Hybrid Dream," an oil painting that measures 130x170 cm. The artwork places a chameleon at the center of its narrative, painted with an astonishing array of colors that shimmer across its skin, symbolizing adaptability and transformation. This central figure is surrounded by floating orbs of various sizes and hues, representing dreams, ideas, or even alternate realities, each distinct in its color and essence.

The backdrop of "Hybrid Dream" is a fluid tapestry of soft, cloud-like forms and bold splashes of color, creating a dreamscape that blurs the lines between the real and the imagined. This setting invites viewers to dive into a world where natural elements coexist seamlessly with fantastical creations, echoing the hybrid nature of reality in our digital age.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

Title: "Hybrid Dream"
Artist: Igor Konovalov
Size: 130x170 cm / '51.18x66.92 inches'
Medium: Oil on canvas
Technique: Unique, original piece from our exclusive collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

He was born in 1965 in the city of Novy Bug.

1983—1987 — Dnipropetrovsk State Art School.

1987—1993 — Kyiv State Art Institute.

Since 1993, co-founder of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska Street", the activity of which has two periods:

1993—1996 — "classic squat" (occupation of premises for workshops and housing, exhibition activity, as a practice of introduction into society).

1996-2006 — "fictitious squat" (author of the project — Fiction Gallery Expedition. — going beyond workshops and galleries (institutions) into open urban space.

The founder of the Hill-art direction (art on the hills), within the framework of which actions were held and facilities were created on the hills of Kyiv.

2010-2020 - develops the author's mythology, which he called "Infodelica".

The creator of paintings, promotions, objects and video art.

Lives and works in Kyiv.

EXHIBITIONS

Personal exhibitions:

2020 - Recreation room, Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv

2019 - "Voices", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2018 - "Two Pages", Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv

2017 - "Point of support", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2016 – "Presidency", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2016 - "Relax", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2015 – "Wi-Fi", DTEK Academy, business center "Eurasia", Kyiv

2013 - "Infa&infadelika", 8-bit Gallery, Kyiv

2012 - "Infa", Gallery "Forest", Moscow, Russia

2011 - "Infa", RA Gallery, Kyiv

2010 – I. Konovalov, Museum of Sovr. image of Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), Kyiv

2009 – "Golden Mountains", RA Gallery, Kyiv

2008 - Ctrl-Z, RA Gallery, Kyiv

Group exhibitions:

2020 – ART CAPITAL, Grand Palais, Paris. Salon Comparaisons, groupe Alain Campello

2017 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", Sumy Municipal Gallery, Sumy

2015 – Museum collections, Ukrainian modern art. (1985-2015)

2015 – "Coefficient of independence" (America House), Kyiv

2015 - "Art for the sake of life" - charity project, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2014 - The 21st nude art exhibition "MAN & WOMAN", At the Museum of New Art, Pärnu, Estonia

2012 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", M17 Center of Contemporary Art, Kyiv

2012 - Art-Moscow, 16th International Art Fair, Moscow, Russia

2011 - "Independents", New art of the new country 1991-2011, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2011 – "Space Odyssey-2011", "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2010 - Art project "AUT" - international art project, Chocolate House, Kyiv

Press:

• Catalog for a personal exhibition: I. Konovalov, Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), "Infa", "Forest" Gallery

• The book "Squat on Olehivska Street" (1993 - 2015), Kyiv

• Collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Modern Art 1985–2015 from private collections

25 years of presence. Modern Ukrainian artists. 1991-2016, Kyiv

• Collection of catalogs of participation in numerous exhibitions and auctions

Works are located:

• Dnipropetrovsk Art Museum

• Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU)

• Kyiv History Museum

• In private meetings: Boris and Tetyana Hrynievych, Igor Voronov, Igor Abramovich, Oleg Krasnosilskyi, Volodymyr Kashirskyi, and others.

Invitation to Viewers

We invite you to immerse yourself in the surreal and captivating world of "Hybrid Dream" at our gallery. This piece, perfect for those looking to Buy a Oil Painting or discover Original Artwork, offers not only a visual spectacle but also a deep, introspective look at the complexities of reality and imagination.

Explore "Hybrid Dream" and other masterpieces in our gallery, where each artwork from our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Portraits & Genre, including Other Works by Igor Konovalov, tells a unique story that resonates with contemporary themes and personal explorations.