IRINA KUZNETSOVA
artist, poet, observer
Born in 1990 in Ridder (Eastern Kazakhstan), she studied monumental painting in Novosibirsk and contemporary graphics in Moscow, and currently lives and works in Almaty (Kazakhstan).
Starting her creative journey with classical techniques, Irina Kuznetsova transitioned to bold experiments in abstract graphics. After reinterpreting this experience, she turned to the traditional media of painting, such as tempera on gesso on wood, rediscovering figurative painting for herself. Irina also mixes various materials and techniques in graphics: acrylic, ink, spray, collage, experiments with surfaces and the composition of grounds to create textures, and uses fine pigments and complex paint mixtures. Her works contain encrypted mystical symbols and narratives, immersing the viewer in deep philosophical experiences. The multi-layered imagery of Irina's works brings her closer to the poetics of magical realism.
Education
2014 British Higher School of Art and Design, Illustration, Moscow, Russia
2013 NGUADI (NGAHA), Monumental Painting, Novosibirsk, Russia
Solo Exhibitions
2017, Naissance de l'image, ARTMUZA, Saint Petersburg, curated by N. Kosova
2017, Forest of Memories, art-center Cherdachok, Novosibirsk, curated by Y. Bataleva 2016, Stones of the Sky, Colleziona Privata, Novosibirsk, curated by S. Shcherbakova
Group Exhibitions
2016, Art-Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk State Art Museum
2013, Installation at the Non-Fiction#15 Book Fair, Central House of Artists, Moscow 2011, Without Borders-2, international exhibition of abstraction, GCSC, Novosibirsk, curated by O. Dodonova
Starting her creative journey with classical techniques, Irina Kuznetsova transitioned to bold experiments in abstract graphics. After reinterpreting this experience, she turned to the traditional media of painting, such as tempera on gesso on wood, rediscovering figurative painting for herself. Irina also mixes various materials and techniques in graphics: acrylic, ink, spray, collage, experiments with surfaces and the composition of grounds to create textures, and uses fine pigments and complex paint mixtures. Her works contain encrypted mystical symbols and narratives, immersing the viewer in deep philosophical experiences. The multi-layered imagery of Irina's works brings her closer to the poetics of magical realism.
Education
2014 British Higher School of Art and Design, Illustration, Moscow, Russia
2013 NGUADI (NGAHA), Monumental Painting, Novosibirsk, Russia
Solo Exhibitions
2017, Naissance de l'image, ARTMUZA, Saint Petersburg, curated by N. Kosova
2017, Forest of Memories, art-center Cherdachok, Novosibirsk, curated by Y. Bataleva 2016, Stones of the Sky, Colleziona Privata, Novosibirsk, curated by S. Shcherbakova
Group Exhibitions
2016, Art-Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk State Art Museum
2013, Installation at the Non-Fiction#15 Book Fair, Central House of Artists, Moscow 2011, Without Borders-2, international exhibition of abstraction, GCSC, Novosibirsk, curated by O. Dodonova
For me, art is daily labor and the opportunity to live my own life. I always work with meaning, constantly in search of the most honest expression, which often emerges at the intersection of different techniques.
What interests me most is the active perception of the world through art — painting, text, dance, cinema — each of these creative practices serves the original idea.
I believe that the main task of an artist is self-cultivation. To be a precisely tuned instrument for the fullest embodiment of the concept.
For me, it is important to be in the flow, without forcing it. Just giving an individual form to the original impulse. Whether it be painting, poetic text, dance performance, music, theater, or film. Each time I work with meaning, trying to develop sensitivity to its core, which always contains the best choice.
What interests me most is the active perception of the world through art — painting, text, dance, cinema — each of these creative practices serves the original idea.
I believe that the main task of an artist is self-cultivation. To be a precisely tuned instrument for the fullest embodiment of the concept.
For me, it is important to be in the flow, without forcing it. Just giving an individual form to the original impulse. Whether it be painting, poetic text, dance performance, music, theater, or film. Each time I work with meaning, trying to develop sensitivity to its core, which always contains the best choice.
