INTERMEZZO
The title Intermezzo is derived from the musical term and also the title of the famous work by Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky. In music, an intermezzo, in the most general sense, is a composition which fits between other musical or dramatic entities, such as acts of a play or movements of a larger musical work. The project draws inspiration from Kotsiubynsky's Intermezzo, which reflects the writer's personal experiences with escaping the city and finding solace in nature during times of hardship in Ukraine in the early 1900s.
For the lyrical hero of Kotsyubynskyi's novel, such a musical break is a spiritual rebirth of man in nature. In the context of contemporary Ukraine, Intermezzo represents an escape from the daily news cycle, despair, and death that the country is currently experiencing due to ongoing war. The project is a search for peace, balance, and harmony in the midst of turmoil. By combining various mediums, Intermezzo creates a multisensory experience that invites the audience to reflect on their own personal relationships with nature and the need for escapism in times of hardship.
Intermezzo is a multi-medium art project consisting of 3D printed sculptures and series of drawings. The sculptures, which are small
(approx 30x30x30 cm each one) - zoomorphic and abstract organic forms, are designed to be displayed on minimalist columns with a layer of soil and grass between the sculpture and the column, creating the illusion of an `animal` resting on a piece of field, providing a sense of tranquility.
Intermezzo drawing series and sculptures were presented
at the solo show in PM Gallery in Lviv/ May - June 2023.
120x200 cm pencil on paper 2022
120x200 cm pencil on paper 2022
120x200 cm pencil on paper 2022
120x200 cm pencil on paper 2022
INTERMEZZO. NORWAY
Intermezzo project continues its journey during a residency in a scenic location in Norway. Throughout my month-long stay, I am maintaining a visual diary, consisting of drawings series and video work.
In an attempt to escape and find solace from the thoughts of war at home, I engage in observation and sketching. However, the anxiety and constant influx of news persistently intrude upon the picturesque landscape.
During my sojourn in Norway, I undertook the artistic endeavor of animating Intermezzo sculptures while concurrently producing a video composition. The auditory component was thoughtfully curated by esteemed Norwegian musician, Jon Balke.
