Reserved pls don't buy! Oil painting Protein Curator Igor Konovalov

Introducing "The Protein Curator" by Igor Konovalov: A Modern Exploration of Identity and Connection

Collection and Significance

"The Protein Curator" is a distinguished addition to our Collection of Contemporary Art and a standout piece in our Collection of Portraits & Genre. This original oil painting exemplifies the creative spirit of Igor Konovalov and is a brilliant choice for collectors looking to Buy a Oil painting that delves into the complexities of modern identity and information flow. It stands as a significant work among Other Works by Igor Konovalov and offers an insightful reflection on the human condition in the digital age, making it an excellent option for those aiming to Buy Modern Paintings.

About This Painting

"The Protein Curator," sized at 130x170 cm, uses oil on canvas to depict a dynamically abstract portrait where the central figure’s face merges fluidly with the surrounding environment. This effect captures the essence of modern identity - fluid, ever-changing, and deeply interconnected with surrounding data streams symbolized by colorful molecular structures.

The serene yet complex backdrop contrasts the figure's smeared features, emphasizing the tension between our inner desire for peace and the chaotic demands of our digital and social roles. This painting invites viewers to reflect on the fluidity of self and the pervasive influence of technology on our personal and collective psyche.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

• Title: "The Protein Curator"
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 130x170 cm / '51.18x66.92 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original painting 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.

Invitation to Viewers

Experience the compelling narrative of "The Protein Curator" in our gallery. This painting is not just an artistic endeavor but a philosophical inquiry into the essence of being in our interconnected world. It is particularly appealing for those interested in modern, thought-provoking artworks and serves as a profound statement piece for both private and public collections.

Discover "The Protein Curator" and other masterpieces in our gallery, where each work from our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Portraits & Genre, including Other Works by Igor Konovalov, reflects the nuanced interactions between self and society. This artwork is available for those looking to Buy Modern Paintings, offering an insightful addition to any collection that values the interplay of art and identity in the contemporary realm.