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Skull is good luck, believe to ward off illness and guard (2009) Painting by Dmitri Matkovsky
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- Dimensions Height 49.2in, Width 49.2in
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $5,000 Abstract
So why is the skull so popular in fashion?
Most likely because of its universal appeal and versatile meaning.
What it signifies and when you think about the symbolism of the skull it does pose a query. But the skull does represent a single thing; it conveys different meanings for eras, many cultures and beliefs.
Skulls are associated with mortality and death, and that's the reason why they feature in horror movies. All of us have an inherent fear of the unknown and death, and it might explain why some people may see them offensive, as skulls are a reminder of that.
We're all familiar with the Jolly Roger flag, used by pirates to strike fear into others' hearts. Others have used skulls and bones to alert others to intent and their existence whereas the Jolly Roger flag is a picture of threat. Using a purpose to the Jolly Roger flag, some tribes used to indicate the outskirts of their land with bones and skulls to ward off trespassers.
Not all significance of the skull carry negative connotations, in some societies that the skull is thought to symbolize the guarantee of the immortality of our soul and the afterlife. By maintaining the face, Crystal skulls should symbolize life as opposed to death.
Symbolises spirituality and the afterlife. A skull with wings symbolises the experience that awaits in the afterlife and the freedom.
The skull is often related to Christianity and religion . Saints are pictured with crucifix and a skullto remind sinners of their afterlife and the choices they've made.
Skulls are used as good luck charms in a variety of cultures in the past since they're thought to ward off disease and guard against evil spirits.
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Dmitri Matkovsky is Canadian abstractionist, an artist synesthetes*, Abstract Expressionist. He lives and works in Toronto, Ontario.
After retiring early from a 25 years career in rock music with «Auktyon» and other bands he began as a acrylicist and was strongly influenced by Gerhard Richter, who was his first Teacher for the short period of time in 1991.
Style: Abstract Expressionism. Why?
Because of emotions. It’s all at this particular moment. All your life. It’s like a music improvisation. You need to say explain all life in one moment, in one phrase, in one white square…
I love paint and I love colors, and I love white canvas. I like even prepare canvas for painting, I just love to be an artist.
When I’m painting I feel like a marathon runner dying to reach the finish line. I feel like the mountain climber whose single driving goal is to reach the peak. I want to succeed. To win.
I feel liberated when create art. First, because I can escape this reality, and second, because I can produce something that is influence on somebody’s mood or state of mind. And I like it.
His paintings have been sold to offices, shops and private residences in USA, Canada, France, Germany etc. Up until now in 18 countries.
Дмитрий Матковский — художник-синестет. В психологии существует понятие «синестезии», особого способа восприятия действительности, когда информация, полученная определёнными органами чувств, приобретает дополнительное качественное значение. Дмитрий Матковский, в свою очередь, имеет «цветовой слух». Художник воспринимает звуки через цвет, а свои работы называет «музыкой на холсте».
Убедиться в особенности своих ощущений автору выпал шанс довольно рано: его школьная группа, «Мануфактура», стала победителем первого Ленинградского Рок-фестиваля, после чего он 10 лет играл в составе «АукцЫона»
Оказавшись в Канаде в 2001 г. ДМ полностью отдался миру живописи. 10 лет жизни в Сев. Америке оформили его как профессионала в области изобразительного искусства, заставили говорить о нем в мире галерейного бизнеса. За это время Более 240 работ ДМ были куплены частными коллекционерами и музеями Америки, Европы и Японии.
В настоящий момент Дмитрий Матковский продолжает заниматься живописью, 3D анимацией, дизайном, музыкой, йогой, а также публицистическим творчеством.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
2021-2022 State Russian museum, St.Petersburg, Russia, "Space of the 21st Century"
2015
"Art Place",Kiev, Ukraine
"Synesthetes" - solo show
2011
Toronto Library Art Center, Toronto, Canada
"Art into Life" - solo show
2010
Mod Club, Toronto, Canada
"NequilaJazzz" - solo show
2000
Khvost Gallery, Paris, France - solo show
1999
OGI Gallery, Kiev, Ukraine
- solo show
1997
Organ Vnutrennih Del, St. Petersburg, Russia - solo show
1995
"Post Soviet Art - Ptiza" C. Karsten Gallery, Hamburg, Germany - solo show
1994
Batusov Art Gallery, Paris, France - “Songs at an Exhibition” solo show
- Nationality: CANADA
- Date of birth : 1961
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary Canadian Artists