Alyona Prokofjeva
Ruby. 2014, oil on canvas 130 x 130 cm
2014

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Ruby. 2014, oil on canvas 130 x 130 cm Large size painting in red colors Alyona Prokofyeva (1988) From 2016 surname Galaktionova. Alyona graduated Riga art school, Latvian University, receiving a visual arts teacher and householder teacher qualifications, as well as master’s degree of Art Academy of Latvia, conceptual workshop Ivars Heinrihsons lead. The artist participates in exhibitions since 2011. Alyona like to exploring different materiality through painting, especially glass and metal. The aim of the work is the realistic depiction of materiality and textures. Interest in textures author have found while exploring XVII century Dutch artists paintings. These paintings inspired by realistic depiction of materiality. Because of the realistic painting technique, each painted object looks like a treasure, they enchant with their hyperrealism, harmony, tremendous energy and strength. This is the main aim of Alyona paintings – to fill each painting with energy and strength using a realistic painting technique and making them look like a treasure. Working process mainly consists of a detailed examination of natural shapes, texture and materials, followed by it’s representation in painting based on realism aesthetics and living truth. To depict items objectively, naturally, with all facilities inherent characteristics, artistically true is the essence of aesthetic realism. Solo exhibitions: • Exhibition "Shining" 03.03.2020 - 31.03.2020 at Culture house of Jelgava, Latvia • Exhibition „Shine like a diamond” 22/10/2014 – 01/03/2015 Restaurant „Ostas Skati” • Exhibition „Still life” 19/08/2013 – 01/09/2013 gallery „Bank of Art” • Exhibition „Surfaces” Latvian Academy of Art, second floor 12/02/2013 – 22/02/2013 Group exhibitions: • “Jelgava dominant” Jelgava Sv. Trinity Church 2.10-30.11.2020 • "Good life in Aizkalne" at Alunāns Museum and Jelgava Art School 26 / 08-05 / 10/20 • “Autumn 2016. Who is an artist?” LMS gallery 16/11/16 - 18/12/16 • Exhibition „Still life” 12/09/2013 – 10/11/2013 bar ALEhouse • „SEB scholarship in painting” in the Latvian Academy of Arts 10/05/2013 – 30/05/2013 • "Hunt on Art" Kalnciema Quarter in Riga, student work exhibition and sale 9/03/2013 – 28/03/2013 • Exhibition „Autumn. The collection of 2012./2013” Latvian Artists' Union Gallery 1/02/2013 – 26/02/2013 • „Jarmarka” in the Latvian Academy of Arts, student work exhibition and sale 19/12/2012 - 29/12/2012 • Exhibition „Brederlo – von Sengbusch Art award 2012” 12/10/12 – 01/11/12 • Exhibition "Latvian Academy of Art painting workshops" Museum of Valmiera, Exhibition House 13/09/12 - 10/10/12 • Exhibition of paintings and graphics Kurmene`s White School showroom "Contemporary Landscape" 29/06/12 - 29/07/12 • Winning the contest "The Aviation Art Award" Organiser "KS Avia "in cooperation with the Latvian Academy 5/10/2012 - 5/06/2012 • Student Exhibition at the bar "Karakums" 19/05/2012/- 05/25/2012 • „SEB scholarship in painting” in the Latvian Academy of Arts 27/04/2012 – 24/05/2012 • "Hunt on Art" Kalnciema Quarter in Riga student work exhibition and sale 3/03/2012 – 31/03/2012 • „Jarmarka” in the Latvian Academy of Arts, student work exhibition and sale 14/12/2011-29/12/2011 • „SEB scholarship in painting” in the Latvian Academy of Arts 16/11/2011 – 7/12/2011

Creator:

Alyona Prokofjeva (1988, Latvian)

Creation Year:

2014

Dimensions:

Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)

Medium:

Canvas,Oil

Movement & Style:

Abstract

Period:

2010-

Condition:

Gallery Location:

Riga, LV

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU143727284552

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From 2016 Galaktionova. Alyona graduated Riga art school, Latvian University, receiving a visual arts teacher and householder teacher qualifications, as well as master’s degree of Art Academy of Latvia, conceptual workshop Ivars Heinrihsons lead. The artist participates in exhibitions since 2011. Alyona like to exploring different materiality through painting, especially glass and metal. The aim of the work is the realistic depiction of materiality and textures. Working process mainly consists of a detailed examination of natural shapes, texture and materials, followed by it’s representation in painting based on realism aesthetics and living truth. To depict items objectively, naturally, with all facilities inherent characteristics, artistically true is the essence of aesthetic realism. Solo exhibitions: • Exhibition "Shining" 03.03.2020 - 31.03.2020 at Culture house of Jelgava, Latvia • Exhibition „Shine like a diamond” 22/10/2014 – 01/03/2015 Restaurant „Ostas Skati” • Exhibition „Still life” 19/08/2013 – 01/09/2013 gallery „Bank of Art” • Exhibition „Surfaces” Latvian Academy of Art, second floor 12/02/2013 – 22/02/2013 Group exhibitions: • “Jelgava dominant” Jelgava Sv. Trinity Church 2.10-30.11.2020 • "Good life in Aizkalne" at Alunāns Museum and Jelgava Art School 26 / 08-05 / 10/20 • “Autumn 2016. Who is an artist?” LMS gallery 16/11/16 - 18/12/16 • Exhibition „Still life” 12/09/2013 – 10/11/2013 bar ALEhouse • „SEB scholarship in painting” in the Latvian Academy of Arts 10/05/2013 – 30/05/2013 • "Hunt on Art" Kalnciema Quarter in Riga, student work exhibition and sale 9/03/2013 – 28/03/2013 • Exhibition „Autumn. The collection of 2012./2013” Latvian Artists' Union Gallery 1/02/2013 – 26/02/2013 • „Jarmarka” in the Latvian Academy of Arts, student work exhibition and sale 19/12/2012 - 29/12/2012 • Exhibition „Brederlo – von Sengbusch Art award 2012” 12/10/12 – 01/11/12 • Exhibition "Latvian Academy of Art painting workshops" Museum of Valmiera, Exhibition House 13/09/12 - 10/10/12 • Exhibition of paintings and graphics Kurmene`s White School showroom "Contemporary Landscape" 29/06/12 - 29/07/12 • Winning the contest "The Aviation Art Award" Organiser "KS Avia "in cooperation with the Latvian Academy 5/10/2012 - 5/06/2012 • Student Exhibition at the bar "Karakums" 19/05/2012/- 05/25/2012 • „SEB scholarship in painting” in the Latvian Academy of Arts 27/04/2012 – 24/05/2012 • "Hunt on Art" Kalnciema Quarter in Riga student work exhibition and sale 3/03/2012 – 31/03/2012 • „Jarmarka” in the Latvian Academy of Arts, student work exhibition and sale 14/12/2011-29/12/2011 • „SEB scholarship in painting” in the Latvian Academy of Arts 16/11/2011 – 7/12/2011