Today, this language returns in the form of a collection of textiles and wallpapers inspired by Ukrainian modernism. Yevhen Lytvynenko transforms archival sketches of avant-garde artists into modern interior objects. And he does this not as a decorative element, but as a visual drama that shapes space.
The collection is inspired by the works of Kazimir Malevich, Alexandra Ekster, Sonia Delaunay, Vasyl Krychevsky, Georgy Narbut, Boris Kosarev, Alexander Sayenko and Sergey Kolos. Sketches from the 1920s, created during a period of artistic transformation, have been given new life in the form of prints with bright colors, geometry and rhythm.
The initiative is implemented in collaboration with the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater, located in the same historic building where the avant-garde theater "Berezil" operated in the 1920s. It was here that innovative ideas were formed, where theater intersected with architecture, rhythm, movement and color. The visual language created by set designer Vadim Meller became iconic for the Ukrainian avant-garde and set a new aesthetic for the stage.
The installation can be seen in Zurich from August 7 to 17 at the address: Galerie Calabro, Ankerngasse 4.
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