Kryvolap Hanna | |
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| Born | April 26, 1977 Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Education | Taras Shevchenko State Art Secondary School, National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture |
| Known for | painting |
Hanna Kryvolap (born 26 April 1977) is a Ukrainian painter known for her contributions to abstract expressionism and fauvism . She has been a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine since 2001. [1] Kryvolap lives and works in Ukraine.
Hanna Kryvolap was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, to artist Anatoliy Kryvolap and Zinaida Vasina, an ethnographer and researcher of Ukrainian national dress. She began painting in childhood under the guidance of her parents.
From 1989 to 1995, she studied at the Taras Shevchenko State Art School, where her teachers included Zoya Lerman and Oleh Zhyvotkov. In 2001, she graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, studying in Dmytro Lider's workshop.
Kryvolap held her first solo exhibition in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 1990 at the age of 13. Since then, her works have been exhibited internationally in countries such as Germany, the USA, Switzerland, Turkey, the Netherlands, France, and Montenegro. [2] Her works are featured in the collections of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, the Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine (Kyiv), Zaporizhzhia Regional Art Museum, and the Museum of Young Art (Vienna, Austria), as well as in private collections worldwide. [3]
Hanna Kryvolap work blends elements of abstract expressionism, fauvism, and motifs inspired by Ukrainian folk art. Her notable series include:
The artist's main series include the following:
The "Horizons" series captures panoramic views of cities from a bird’s-eye perspective, emphasizing color, form, and atmosphere rather than literal representation. [4]
Ribbons
This series explores Ukrainian traditions, inspired by a wedding ritual where girls tie ribbons to fences to express their wishes. Kryvolap’s expressive use of color transforms this practice into contemporary art. [5]
Wells
Dedicated to the cultural significance of wells in Ukrainian identity, this series depicts diverse styles of wells from various regions of Ukraine. The project began in 2006. [6]
Involvement
In "Involvement," Kryvolap draws on her experiences with ancient mosaics, using short, rectangular strokes to create monumentality and a sense of connection to history. [7] [8]
Dynamics of Galician Baroque
This series reflects Kryvolap’s dialogue with 18th-century sculptor Johann Georg Pinsel, combining baroque energy with elements of her previous series such as "Ribbons" and "Involvement. [9] [10]
Plastic variations
Born from experiments with body art, this series captures figures in motion, translating their energy into colorful, dynamic compositions. [11]
Abstract compositions
Kryvolap’s abstract works emphasize the emotional and psychological impact of color, aiming to evoke subconscious impulses and free the viewer from literal interpretation. [12]
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