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Cristina SchekDiving Upwards, Miniature 22024
2024
$2,500
£1,908.74
€2,205.53
CA$3,509.53
A$3,911.73
CHF 2,052.35
MX$47,768.64
NOK 25,987.24
SEK 24,561.90
DKK 16,460.84
About the Item
Cristina Schek
Diving Upwards, Miniature 2, 2024
Archival Pigment Print.
Framed size, includes frame:
25 x 20 cm
9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.
depth 2.5 cm 1 in.
Edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proofs (#2/5)
(CrSch23)
CRISTINA SCHEK
b. Transylvania
Cristina Schek is the photosensitive kind. She thinks in pictures; her imagination is always in focus. A Transylvanian Surrealist now rooted in London, Schek crafts conceptual work that explores identity and the nature of representation, with literature, films, and art history as her muses. Her true passion lies in storytelling—venturing into the unknown, layering, and crafting images into creative compositions.
'Diving Upwards' Series
"Everything real begins with the fiction of what could be. Imagination is therefore the most potent force in the Universe. Imagination is 'Diving Upwards'! And you can get better at it. It's the one skill in life that benefits from ignoring what everyone else knows. Over the long term, the future is decided by optimists. To be an optimist you don’t have to ignore the multitude of problems that arise, you just have to 'Dive Upwards' and imagine how much your ability to solve problems improves." Cristina Schek
"In my mind’s eye, I see carefully choreographed women and the sky-high lunar cycle of the Moon being celebrated. For (e)very good reason. The Moon’s gravity stabilises us. This image is an inspirational message; dream big and take chances. More than synchronised swimmers or water ballerinas, it’s Sisyphus rolling with huge stones as big as your troubles. Push giant rocks up the steep incline of life symbolising suffering, heaven forbid heaven bound, because you are strong enough. To wear a Titian-like shade of red swimsuit and bathing cap, a figure hugging skin-tight illusion of being naked, almost. Surely.
Rise up, propel yourself high. Believe. Nothing. Nothing is in the way to stop you. We are all capable of being top flyers, diving upwards and flippin’ hell. Being over the moon… The saying “Over the Moon” is used to describe how it feels when feeling extremely pleased and very, very, happy. Skyrocket, soar, fly. The sky isn’t the limit, since man walks on the moon, right? Right! More than a picture-maker, Schek is a visual influencer." Estelle Lovatt FRSA
'Diving Upwards Miniatures' is a collection of 3 miniature artworks elegantly framed in jewel-like antiques, in celebration of 100 Years of Surrealism. Inspired by André Breton's legendary Surrealist Cabinet of Curiosities, a revolutionary collection that embodied the surrealist passion for unusual, thought-provoking objects - each piece serves as a portal to the blurred boundary between imagination and reality. These miniature reveal their secrets up close; take a moment to peer in, explore, let your mind wander. After all, imagination lives in the tiniest of details.
Schek's portfolio is celebrated on a global scale, highlighted by prestigious exhibitions and art fairs such as the London Art Fair, Art Miami, NY Art Fair, LA Art Show. Her notable achievements include Young Masters Focus On The Female Art Created During Lockdown Award 2021 for her work 'Florence Lightingale', receiving recognition at Phillips Auction House with the BFAMI Art Exhibition 2022 and winning the W4 Fourth Plinth with 'The Ceiling In The Sky' monumental 4x4m public art installation in 2023. This prestigious recognition follows in the footsteps of Sir Peter Blake, whose artwork was the inaugural work on display.
Cristina Schek is represented internationally by Cynthia Corbett Gallery.
- Creator:Cristina Schek (Romanian)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:Edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proofsPrice: $2,500
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: CrSch231stDibs: LU1528215547202
Cristina Schek
Cristina Schek is the ‘photo-sensitive’ kind. She thinks in pictures; her imagination is always in focus. A Transylvanian living in London, she creates conceptual portraits exploring identity and the nature of representation using literature, films, and art history as inspiration. She usually works as her own model and has captured herself in a range of guises and personas which are often whimsical and a touch romantic, employing amusing and impactful visual puns. Completely self-taught in photography and far removed from traditional or documentary styles, the camera is merely a tool for Cristina. Her greatest passion is storytelling and following her curiosity into the unknown, enjoying the freedom of layering and manipulating her photographs into creative montages. She trusts her instinct for matching the raw material with the suggestive imaginings of her subconscious. Her photographs are given subtle alterations in a digital process that often takes months, resulting in carefully constructed compositions, which reveal the influence of the great Surrealists and Old Masters.
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