Oksana Evdokimenko: Shapes and Colors

In the history of Belarusian art, it is not unusual to see strong and successful creative partnerships among families, sometimes within the same artistic medium and other times across different disciplines. The current exhibition features just such a duo of gifted artists, each engaged in their individual creative pursuits while also collaborating on exhibitions, seamlessly integrating their works into a unified space, at times enhancing each other’s art and at others showcasing sharp contrasts.

Sculptor Andrei Vorobyov and painter Oksana Evdokimenko reside and create in Mogilev, achieving admiration and widespread acclaim for their artistry not only within their own country but also internationally. Each artist arrived at their craft in unique ways, developing their distinctive styles and life philosophies that, while remaining fundamentally unchanged, have since taken on new significance.

Oksana's creations draw inspiration from her childhood memories and individual experiences that invite viewers to lose themselves in the warmth of a happy youth. The images of children, toys, and soft pastel shades with delicate color harmonies create a celebratory mood tinged with nostalgia for the past. Her artwork portrays events that many people recognize, which allows the themes to resonate strongly with those who view them.