The art of Dmitry Suhov cannot be experienced outside of the phenomenal Siberian character of the auteur.
When carefully viewing his abstract paintings that store both dynamic lines and bright, rich, warm and cold colors one cannot help but imagine oneself journeying through the limitless horizons, forests, and rivers of Siberia.
Perhaps, this explains the expressive power of Suhov’s paintings that showcase the complexity of the Siberian character. Forceful patterns and vibrant colors seem to extend well beyond the frame of the canvas, inspiring within us the desire for freedom and vastness. The special emotionality of Suhov’s works is expressed through spontaneous flashes of color and the mesmerizing interplay of lines. It provokes a meditative state and a wide selection of conflicting emotions, ranging from thrilling pathos to dreamy sorrow.
One is also bound to note the tribute to popular folklore displayed by Suhov in his works. The artist reworks these motives within his very own system of coordinates, through the symbolism of scarlet sunsets, wintery forests, bilberry meadows, and rhythmic lines. The exhibition’s philosophy is based on the idea of creating an organic connection between the space and the artworks. The exhibition is a living and breathing organism, each detail is reflective of the artist’s style.
For example, the colors used in the paintings are echoed in the colors of the walls, leading to associations with the colors of smoky haze, red bilberry, green forests, and blue skies. The plasticity and the materials of the decorative elements, such as driftwood and dried flowers, enhance the experience of being in Siberia recreated through the language of contemporary art.
Curator:
Eleonora Zakharzhevskaya
Artist:
Dmitry Suhov
