Oil painting Sacred station Igor Konovalov

"Sacred Station" by Igor Konovalov - A Harmony of Community and Protection

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Dive into the enchanting world of "Sacred Station," a masterful oil painting by the acclaimed artist Igor Konovalov. This piece stands out in our Collection of Landscapes and mesmerizes with its vibrant depiction of a communal sanctuary in the sky.

The painting features a towering pole adorned with colorful birdhouses against a backdrop of a clear blue sky, each home painted with individual care yet part of a grand collective. Whimsical, inflated bunnies float around, adding a layer of magical realism and symbolizing the guardians of this serene assembly.

Symbolism and Inspiration

A part of our esteemed Collection of Contemporary Art, "Sacred Station" is more than just a visual treat; it's a profound commentary on unity and the sanctity of shared spaces. The birdhouses represent individuality within community, while the protective bunnies suggest a celestial safeguarding of these communal bonds.

Why This Artwork Is Special

Owning "Sacred Station" offers not just an aesthetic addition to your space but also a conversation starter that delves deep into themes of protection, community, and coexistence. It's perfect for collectors looking to buy a oil painting that combines beauty with meaning, making it a unique piece in any art collection.

Engage With Art

Ideal for those who cherish art that speaks to societal themes and appreciates the subtle interplay of fantasy and reality. It’s a celebration of community and the nurturing aspects of shared environments, beautifully rendered through Konovalov's distinctive artistic vision.

About This Painting

Artwork Details

• Title: "Sacred Station"
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 185x135 cm / 72.83x53.14 inches
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original work from our 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.

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