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Art of Bug (mini 24) (2022) Painting by Elena Soroka
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Oil
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- Dimensions Height 11.8in, Width 11.8in
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $1,000 Geometric Geometric
Oil, canvas.
The artwork is signed on the back and accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. The canvas is stretched on a wooden frame and artwork is ready to hang. Framing is not required.
When I started working on this series, I put a number of symbols into it. I had separate reasons for using ornament and glitch distortion; the female body, symmetrically reflected relative to the vertical, as in a mirror; black and white for a new abstract entity. I can tell something about each element, from these bricks I built my concept.
But what I absolutely could not foresee was the reaction of the viewer. I was told that it would be an indelible stain on my reputation. That someday I will change my mind, but this will not be forgotten. Online galleries have marked some of my work as "18+". Some were even denied publication as inappropriate to the rules and regulations.
My symmetrical reflections became a Rorschach test. "The subject is invited to give an interpretation of ink blots that are symmetrical about the vertical axis. Each such figure serves as a stimulus for free associations - the subject must name any word, image or idea that occurs in him. The test is based on the assumption that what the individual" sees "in the blot , is determined by the characteristics of his own personality "(Wikipedia).
The viewers' opinion set new accents, and I realized that this series is about objectification. Objectification implies abstraction from all other qualities. The pictures in the paintings are simple. They are composed of symmetrically reflected female figures. This. Just. Reflections. But they see in them what they are used to seeing. As in the spots of a psychological test. Get what you are used to getting. Objectification. As an artist, I didn't have to think about how to define a phenomenon that I consider to be sick and painful. The phenomenon has identified itself. I am pleased that I was able to identify and document this reaction with my work.
"The objectification of women is defined as ignoring the personal and intellectual capacities and abilities of a woman and reducing the value and role of women in society to an instrument for sexual gratification" (Wikipedia).
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Elena Soroka, a contemporary Russian artist, delves into the intricate realm of women's self-awareness, meticulously examining it through the lens of societal stereotypes and prejudices. Her artistic exploration likens deviations from expected behavioral patterns to a glitch effect, a concept that challenges the ideal transmission of images in digital culture. Elena perceives the glitch as an inconsistency, a social glitch that manifests as a form of self-expression through the intentional violation of programmed standing orders.
In her creative endeavors, Elena Soroka uniquely expresses the glitch effect using the Central Asian ikat ornament. This ornament, for her, serves as a visual representation of society, carrying special significance due to her upbringing in Tashkent, where the oriental ornament became ingrained in her aesthetics.
The focal point of Elena's research is the criteria by which women compare themselves with others, reflecting on the relativity of societal patterns that influence women's acceptance of imposed roles and assessments of their personal value. Her artistic statement encapsulates her individual experiences, narrating the story of her personal journey in search of identity.
Elena Soroka contends that, under the weight of preconceptions and prejudices, women often dissolve within their surroundings. However, she vehemently believes that individuals should not relinquish their values to the mercy of established opinions. Through her creativity, Elena urges women to subject themselves to introspective scrutiny, fostering an awareness of the societal burden placed upon them by stereotypical thinking. Her ultimate goal is to empower women to make decisions for their lives that are free from publicly accepted stereotypes and imposed opinions.
- Nationality: UZBEKISTAN
- Date of birth : 1978
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- Groups: Contemporary Uzbek Artists