“No painted flower exists in nature that does not resemble the one that casts its shadow in reality. I didn’t plan any colour mix; they all arose on the palette.” Nataliia Kupchyk.
On 10 October, the Taras Shevchenko National Museum opened the "Invisible Gardens" exhibition, which had been prepared for nearly a year by project curators Nataliia Kupchyk and Delnara El.
This project features works by 124 contemporary Ukrainian artists and explores the relationship between humans and nature through art.
It reflects deep topics of resilience and recovery, focusing on two main aspects: the vulnerability of Ukraine's endangered plants affected by the war, and the inner resilience symbolised by the “invisible gardens” hidden within each of us.
The exhibition as part of the “Invisible Gardens” project takes place in 6 halls, each of which is dedicated to a different topic:
"Endangered"
This section presents works that focus on endangered plant species in Ukraine, as listed in the Red Book. Through their botanical creations, the artists highlight the fragility and vulnerability of nature, which, despite its resilience, remains defenseless against the destructive impacts of war.
"Inner"
This section is not just about depicting natural forms, it illustrates how nature can provide inner support for individuals. In the works featured here, plants symbolise spiritual recovery. Even in life's darkest moments, a person can find the strength necessary for stability, healing, and growth.
"The Invisibles"
This section highlights the connection between humanity and nature through the concept of corporeality, symbolising our unity with the world around us. The artists featured in this section delve into complex and multi-layered themes, exploring the depths of human consciousness. They reflect on what happens when a person is left alone with nature or plunges into the subconscious.
"Invented"
The hall is dedicated to the inner strengths expressed in creativity, imagination, and the ability to notice beauty in everyday life. This section explores how creativity allows us to create our inner worlds, transforming the ordinary and routine into something beautiful and unique.
Personal exhibition “Gardens” by Nataliia Kupchyk. The works presented at the exhibition are not just images of plants, but a deep immersion in a multidimensional world where reality and imagination are combined
The first section of the exhibition is a series of vibrant abstract works depicting plants and flowers that do not exist in nature. These flowers are found on the patio and are born out of the shadows cast by plants in bright sunlight.
The second section is a series of graphic works with only two colours - black and white. It's not just graphics, it's a nudity of nature, a sharpening of all the senses that a sensitive viewer can see. These works will be appreciated by people who have a keen sense of graphics and can see more than a thin layer of graphite.
This project reveals deep reflections on time, sustainability, and the relationship between humans and nature through various artistic techniques: painting, sculpture, monotype, cyanotype, and photography.
Delnara El's solo exhibition Eternal explores the eternal cycle of nature, where every element - from plants to anti-tank hedgehogs that have become part of the war landscape - symbolises the constant struggle between destruction and restoration. The central topic of the exhibition is the reflection of time as a constant flow, where nature, even in the face of destruction, always finds the strength to renew itself.
We are proud to be a partner of such a profound and significant event! ROSA has prepared gifts from the company for the works that inspired and impressed the most.
The winners will be announced on 22 October by the exhibition organisers.
We invite everyone to visit the exhibition “Invisible Gardens”, which will be open until 27 October at the Taras Shevchenko National Museum in Kyiv, 12 Shevchenko Boulevard!
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