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until 22.03. | #4178ARTatBerlin | Q Gallery shows from 2. March 2024 (Vernissage: 01.03.) two exhibitions by the artists Kerstin Grießhaber and Vasyl Koval.
The works of the artists Vasyl Koval and Kerstin Grießhaber are characterized by significant differences, yet both projects are united by a profound reflection on their own origins and the central theme of home.
Vasyl Koval: Rooted realms
Vasyl Koval, born in the village of Kolodruby in the Lviv region, is an artist whose œuvre focuses on the picturesque representation of rural Ukraine. His impressive landscape paintings transport viewers to the picturesque beauty of the Ukrainian homeland. Koval’s works are distinguished by a masterful depiction of nature and surroundings, with vibrant colors and the technique of prima painting bringing the landscape diversity of Ukraine to life in an impressive way.
Vasyl Koval, Autumn in the Carpathians, 2020, 70×50, oil on canvas, Courtesy: Q Gallery
After his move to Germany following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2021, Vasyl’s artistic focus shifted. The urban landscape became the new center of his painting, yet he continuously sought motifs that reminded him of his homeland. The works from this period reflect the transformation of his artistic perspective, bridging the gap between two worlds.
Kerstin Grießhaber: Out of the Forest in photographs by Thiago Auge
Born and raised in the Schwarzwald (Black Forest) in 1984, artist Kerstin Grießhaber, whose artistic journey began as a costume designer, shapes her understanding of clothing and the unique ability to create works that uniquely blend art and craftsmanship.
Her work “Out of the Forest” from 2019 delves deep into the visual world of the Schwarzwald, exploring its nature and focusing intensely on the traditional clothing of women, particularly the rural festive costume of the “Gutacherin.” This clothing, deemed long obsolete, is considered the quintessential Black Forest attire and has become a vivid synonym for this cultural landscape, especially with its distinctive feature, the red Bollenhut.
Kerstin Grießhaber, Out of the Forest, 2019, photo by Thiago Auge
Every visible element in Grießhaber’s work is meticulously and detailedly crafted by her – from headwear to clothing and the shoes of the portrayed. She places special emphasis on materiality and the application of ancient craftsmanship techniques to imbue the objects with a deep connection to home.
The photographs of the costumes were captured by Thiago Auge, born and raised in Sao Paulo in 1980. His experience in the world of fashion. shapes his profound understanding of photography, colors, forms, and light. Through his unique lens, the photo series “Out of the Forest” comes to life, immersing into the deep roots of the “Floresta Negra.”
Vernissage: Friday, 01. March.2024, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Exhibition period: Saturday, 02. March – Friday, 22. March 2024
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Image caption: Vasyl Koval, A warm evening in Transcarpathian, 2020, 70×50, oil on canvas Courtesy: Q Gallery
Exhibition Kerstin Grießhaber and Vasyl Koval – Q Gallery Berlin | Zeitgenössische Kunst in Berlin | Contemporary Art | Exhibitions Berlin Galleries | ART at Berlin
