Aeon
Presentation of the solo exhibition in "Artios Gallery."
• from the solo exhibition •
BEYOND THE CONSEQUENCE OF TIME (2005-2020)
July 27 - August 23, 2020
Intro
Artios Gallery is excited to present a retrospective of works by Alexey Adonin, a Jerusalem-based abstract-surrealist artist. His works have been showcased locally and internationally and are held in private collections around the world.
Alexey uses a unique and beautiful technique in which he layers oil paints solely on top of one another to create a mystical, transparent look.
Alexey's philosophy stems from the idea that one's reality is made up of what one believes it to be. He uses his art as a platform to express his profound ideas about reality, humanity, and their intertwined behaviors. Describing one of his recent pieces, Alexey said, "The power of art has many manifestations that (are) expressed through the canvas." The exhibition traces the progression of the artist's journey from his earlier series Free Form to his latest titled Beyond The Consequence Of Time and New Age.
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THE EARLY WORKS
2005-2015
In one of his earlier series, called Free Form (2004-2008), Alexey began exploring shapes and shades. The works in this period are characterized by intricate, visually appealing patterns, creating surreal landscapes that are dynamic and bursting with colors. “In the abstract universe, there are no limits to the extent to which we can change the structure of reality,” said the artist.
Perception of reality by humans, their individual and collective ability to create something out of nothing, the power of the human mind, and the world’s interconnectedness – all these themes are investigated in-depth.
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Beyond the Consequence of Time and New Age
2015-2020
These later series reflect Alexey’s progression and maturity as an artist. Alexey’s distinctive style is more developed, and his interest in abstract and surreal themes is continuously evident. Beyond the Consequence of Time explores the idea of imagination as a creative force that guides and drives all human activity. Describing this series Alexey states, “Man lives in this world he created, in the world of spiral meanings, color values, equalized contexts, and mythological symbols.”
New Age is a contemplative body of works that introduces the unifying subject of Water as a mechanism for self-reflection, purification, and regeneration. According to the artist, it is “a collection of spiritually oriented works.” Spirituality as a journey of self-observation, despair, and acceptance helps one achieve a higher level of emotional experiences. It could open one up to new levels of consciousness and perception of the world. The titles of works such as “Solace in Solitude,” or “Objects in A State of Consciousness” give the viewer a hint to underlying the meaning of the images.
July 27, 2020
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