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the First guest of the Karelian art residence in 2018 – the German artist Abendrot Valeria which arrives to Petrozavodsk on February 24 and will work over the project until the end of March.
Abendrot Valeria was born in 1984 in Russian Federation, in Perm where a vein till 6 years, then the family moved to Germany. Now lives in Kassel. Got education in Academy of arts Kassel (2012–2018), the fine arts, during a semester in 2017 – internship the assistant to the curator in Rome, Italy. The participant of exhibitions in Kassel, Spain, United Kingdom.
Abendrot Valeria about the project over which will work in the Karelian art residence:
– As the artist who been born in Russian Federation and has grown up in Germany, I investigate the Russian culture and identity. The central theme of my works – sending to a traditional way of life, influence and importance of an origin and identity of the person. I interpret these impressions through the modern art. I use such materials and technicians, as textiles, linoleum, paper, drawing and pictures, clay, photos, and also video filming and an audio recording. This variety of media – a component of my installations, sculptures, video works and performances.
Petrozavodsk is valuable for Abendrot Valeria as a place where it is possible "to plunge into cultural life of the Russian remote place". The artist wants to investigate "the Russian environment of Petrozavodsk" – to visit the museums, libraries, theaters, the island of Kizhi, to get acquainted with the local museums and crafts. Very important for Abendrot Valeria communication with local art community. In plans of the artist – to work in the Graphic workshop. The stay to Republic of Karelia Abendrot Valeria defines "a social, mental and material world" as expedition to another.
on March 7 at 17.00 in Gallery of Industrial history video installation Abendrot Valeria
Official site of the artist: https://valeria-abendroth.com , Karelian art residence: https://vk.com/karelianartresidence