New developments in the exceptional 'Observer' series by the rising Romanian artist, a collection of 18 never-before-seen pieces reflecting the artist's connectedness to our present time.
Press preview 3 November 2022, 9am - 3pm. RSVP emmalouise@thehouseoffineart.com
Observer 690, 2022. Oil on canvas (127 x 127 cm)
LONDON, 27 Oct, 2022: HOFA Gallery today announces the unveiling of 18 new and never-before-seen artworks by Romanian abstract portraiture painter Vladinsky at a solo exhibition titled ‘Revealing Obscura’ between 03 – 17 November 2022.
The forthcoming show will be the artist’s second solo exhibition in London following the previous year’s highly successful and sold-out exhibition ‘Fragments’
Observer 744, 2022. Oil on canvas (147 x 147 cm)
'Revealing Obscura' delves into the artist's new techniques and ideas developed during the previous year, commenting on a shift in philosophical perspective that has also influenced the forms within the 'Observer' series.
Flat layers of paint obscure the underlying figures, creating a new form and a renewed sense of mystery that precisely completes the imagery of this highly regarded contemporary practice. It represents an important juncture in the evolution of contemporary art as changes in our world have deeply influenced our senses of freedom and creative expression.
Vladinsky was born in the city of Onesti in the Moldovan region of Romania in July 1988. From a young age, he grew fascinated by art, living in a country that had just survived communism.
He is resolved to become one of the world's top visual artists; this objective made him rapidly realise that this may only be attained with hard effort and exercise, leading to the creation of the now famous and ongoing 'Observer’ series.
The spontaneity with which he completes the paintings bearing his mark is the result of a lengthy period of research into the human condition and naturally ideal forms of existence within society.
In ‘Revealing Obscura’, the artist also celebrates the milestone in his journey to 1,000 'Observer' paintings however, while reaching this point Vladinsky sensed a lack of command over his work, which inspired the artist to pursue the most natural path possible ahead: Vladinsky says "To let go when you feel you have to."
Observer 657, 2022. Oil on canvas (139 x 176 cm)
The artist has expressed his belief that conflict and overall hostile forces have a profound effect on the human psyche. In current times, the artist has also noted that his artistic independence and power of expression are under threats of repression; our current socioeconomic status quo directly inspired the new compositional features in the latest assortment of 'Observer' artworks.
‘Revealing Obscura’ by Vladinsky, HOFA Gallery London 03 – 17 November 2022
Press preview 3 November 2022, 9am - 3pm. RSVP emmalouise@thehouseoffineart.com
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Vladinsky
Vladinsky (b. 1988, Onesti, Romania) In the first part of his childhood he experimented with drawing in pencil, trying to reproduce cartoon characters like Tom and Jerry and then after the age of 10, he started experimenting with extreme sports. He is part of a middle-class family whose child would normally have to choose another path, the path to a career in the area of oil processing because his parents were working in one of the largest refineries in the area. Because of the free spirit and the vision of an entrepreneur he chose a completely different way and is currently one of the most appreciated artists because he managed very quickly to reserve a place on the global art scene. It is a model to follow and very inspirational, managing to attract a few thousands of supporters to enjoy and represent them to the highest level.
Vladinsky currently, when we speak, at the beginning of 2020, comes after a period of creation in which he studied and made over 100 paintings trying to find a new form following an unknown path, namely the one through which the final form of the image achieved comes through spontaneity based on the experience of previous works. What he can represent for himself as a creator is not equal to what he can represent for the viewer because the visual experience of each individual is different and this conveys the magic of what is called the art world. However his wish is not to get to New York or Hong Kong, his wish is a Vladinsky in every house.
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