Art By Natasha Kanevski

Thank y'all so much for coming to my SOLO Show opening ☺️ You make me happy ☺️

You are bold and delicate, infinitely beautiful and yet rough, very much mortal and thus resilient, you change constantly, and you love every moment of it; you can do it all. You are a story in the making. You got this.

I try to translate my essence into a canvas. I am trying to show what being alive means for me. Now, being alive is a collective experience, both yours and mine. I feel this connection between us with every particle. It’s our humanity that connects us.

"Connection #37"
20"x20"

▫️What ▫️ SOLO SHOW (30 wall sculptures)
▫️Where ▫️Julia. C. Butridge Gallery, Dougherty Arts Center, Austin, Texas
▫️When ▫️ June 8 - August 3
▫️Open reception ▫️ July 3, 7-9 PM
▫️Artist Talk ▫️July 31, 7-9 PM

Short Artist Statement:

We all have our limitations.

We live in a mortal (healthy?) human body. We happened to be born in a specific country at a particular time; our race, ethnicity, and cultural background also happened to us. We can also not control thinking; it happens to us as digestion does.

Our reality is beyond our knowledge to a greater extent.

We feel it.

We are simple, imperfect, and impermanent, and we know it.

Nevertheless, because of all this, we all feel our completeness and are infinitely beautiful in our fragility and mortality.

We are in this together.

We are connected.

I will exhibit again at The Other Art Fair in Dallas
 

The last show, in October 2023, brought me much exposure, resulting in gallery representation, cool exhibit opportunities in the US and Europe, new collectors, new projects with interior designers, and a great time connecting with art lovers and fellow artists!

Thanks to The Other Art Fear team for accepting me and putting together this show!
It's an honor to exhibit alongside amazing artists from all over the world! Last October, I saw a lot of powerful, mind-blowing art 🔥

Two weeks before The Other Art Fair Dallas
This 4-day celebration of art will run from May 9-12.
You will see my wall sculptures on display at Dallas Market Hall, booth #52

Please book your tickets with my promo code 20NATASHA; it will give you 20% off.

I hope to see y'all soon.

In this piece, I used ultra-matte, deepest in the market, extra-rich black paint. I am totally in love with this paint 🔥🔥🔥

Connection #30
36 inch in diameter
Clay, acrylic on canvas

I will show this piece at The Other Art Fair Dallas

🔥"Connection #15" was sold by art gallery
I am so thankful 🔥🔥🔥

The paint I used in this sculpture is a unique, rich, and distinctive blue.
I am totally in love with this paint 🔥🔥🔥
It is totally flat and ultra-matte.
This paint is not toxic and doesn’t smell bad.
"The desire to be in control #14 "is a clay wall sculpture created on a 5"×5"×1.5" professional canvas. The size of the sculpture is approximately 6"x6"x5"

"Connection #29"
20"x20"x5"
Clay, acrylic on canvas

What is this artwork about?

We all have our limitations.
We live in a mortal (healthy?) human body. We happened to be born in a specific country at a particular time; our race, ethnicity, and cultural background also happened to us. We can also not control thinking; it happens to us as digestion does.
Our reality is beyond our knowledge to a greater extent.
We feel it.
We are simple, imperfect, and impermanent, and we know it.
Nevertheless, because of all this, we all feel our completeness and are infinitely beautiful in our fragility and mortality.
We are in this together.
We are connected.
Every sculptured element in my works represents a person, and I incorporate many of them in my sculptures. So, the people in my sculptures - I want them to look similar but different. We are very much alike; our differences are overrated. I made this observation as I am a product of two nations and as a result of two immigrations I made as an adult. But we are not identical; that's why I absolutely don't want those sculptured elements to be smooth and look like they were made in mass production. I want to show their character - their texture. I want them to look rough but in a way that this rough texture emphasizes their gentleness. I want them to look fragile when, in fact, they are really hard to break. I want them to show every touch of my fingers; I create those cracks as they represent different experiences we are going through. And then I organize them on a canvas together in a kind of dance; there is a logic there in the composition because, in this life, we are in this together; we are connected. Somehow. We feel it. Our reality is beyond our knowledge, BUT we feel this connection.

Girl power! Happy International Women's Day! 

Keep shining, keep smiling, and keep inspiring everyone around you.

I am delighted to stand beside these gorgeous, competent, and brilliant women: Felicia Frazier, founder and owner of Dolly and Oz Presents , and abstract artist Constanza Blondet


Photo by content creator Carlos Rodriguez and his wife Natalia from

I finally got some time to take photos of this 20" piece from "The Desire to be in Control " series.

I love to watch people looking at my art or taking photos in front of my work. This is another level of non-verbal communication, and not between two people, but between an art and a viewer. I watch people establish a connection between them and me while they look at my creations (because my work is an extension of myself). I watch my art talking to people. What do they see? How does it make them feel? Some guests always like to give feedback to the artist, so Art Show openings are an excellent opportunity to understand how well artists can convey their ideas in artwork and how readable their work is. I think I do my job well ))

Some highlights from the opening night at Art Gallery "Dolly and Oz Presents," Miami Beach, Florida

Gallery owner: Felicia Frazier

Artists:

Constanza Blondet

Natasha Kanevski .by.natasha.kanevski

Luis Toro

Photo and video: Lyill Aston
Carlos Rodriguez

Some highlights from the opening night at Art Gallery "Dolly and Oz Presents," Miami Beach, Florida

Gallery owner: Felicia Frazier

Artists:

Constanza Blondet

Natasha Kanevski .by.natasha.kanevski

Luis Toro

Photo and video: Lyill Aston
Carlos Rodriguez

🎦Oh, and today was the interview day 🎦
Felicia wrote the same questions for the three exhibiting artists, and Carlos Rodriguez conducted interviews.
Feels amazing 🤩

For those who do not follow, here is what's going on:

📍What: "There is Magic in Beginnings" inaugural group exhibit opening reception. 

📍Where: "Dolly and Oz Presents" 715 Fifth Street, Miami Beach, Florida  

📍When: Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 5 - 7 p.m.

The show runs until March 31. 

Artists:

Constanza Blondet

Natasha Kanevski .by.natasha.kanevski  

Luis Toro

Gallery owner:

I am here in Miami Beach, and OMG, I am in love with "Dolly and Oz Presents" Gallery and its gorgeous, energetic owner, Felicia Frazier 🤍🤍🤍

Tomorrow is the opening, so more photos and videos are coming.

Here is the info:

📍What: "There is Magic in Beginnings" inaugural group exhibit opening reception. 

📍Where: "Dolly and Oz Presents" 715 Fifth Street, Miami Beach, Florida  

📍When: Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 5 - 7 p.m.

The show runs until March 31. 

Artists:

Constanza Blondet

Natasha Kanevski .by.natasha.kanevski  

Luis Toro

Another piece from the blue series.
Every sculptured element in my works represents a person, and I incorporate many of them in my sculptures. So, the people in my sculptures - I want them to look similar but different. We are very much alike; our differences are overrated. I made this observation as I am a product of two nations and as a result of two immigrations I made as an adult. But we are not identical; that's why I absolutely don't want those sculptured elements to be smooth and look like they were made in mass production. I want to show their character - their texture. I want them to look rough but in a way that this rough texture emphasizes their gentleness. I want them to look fragile when, in fact, they are really hard to break. I want them to show every touch of my fingers; I create those cracks as they represent different experiences we are going through. And then I organize them on a canvas together in a kind of dance; there is a logic there in the composition because, in this life, we are in this together; we are connected. Somehow. We feel it. Our reality is beyond our knowledge, BUT we feel this connection.

Blue.
Every sculptured element in my works represents a person, and I incorporate many of them in my sculptures. So, the people in my sculptures - I want them to look similar but different. We are very much alike; our differences are overrated. I made this observation as I am a product of two nations and as a result of two immigrations I made as an adult. But we are not identical; that's why I absolutely don't want those sculptured elements to be smooth and look like they were made in mass production. I want to show their character - their texture. I want them to look rough but in a way that this rough texture emphasizes their gentleness. I want them to look fragile when, in fact, they are really hard to break. I want them to show every touch of my fingers; I create those cracks as they represent different experiences we are going through. And then I organize them on a canvas together in a kind of dance; there is a logic there in the composition because, in this life, we are in this together; we are connected. Somehow. We feel it. Our reality is beyond our knowledge, BUT we feel this connection.

"Coming and Going," the collective exhibition, will be held from February 16th to 23rd at Galeria Gaudi .gaudi

My wall sculpture, "The Desire to Be in Control #2," was chosen for the BE YOURSELF - BE CONTEMPORARY Group Art Show in Italy. 

OPENING CEREMONY: February 08, 2024, 6:30 PM

https://www.apuliaaste.com/en/apulia-events

The collective exhibition BE YOURSELF - BE CONTEMPORARY, curated by Art Historian Dr. Carmela Loiacono , in collaboration with an Auction House ApuliaAste and Association MaterAcqua, will be hosted in Matera at cultural venue Lega Navale Italiana from February 10 to 28, 2024.

The exhibition aims to explore creativity, understood as an infinite space of emotions and feelings manifested through signs, shapes, and colors, generating works that communicate the expression of the human soul.


SELECTED ARTISTS Lucia Boaghe, UK

Mariana Branco, Brazil

Eva Breitfuß, Germany Patricia Canino, France

Lidija Commeça, Germany

Danny Germansen, Denmark Julie Hammonds, UK

Hillary Heckard, USA

Natasha Kanevski, Israel/USA 

KaiZer Ioannis Kaiserlis, Greece

Michael Kaphengst, Germany

Ki Yeun Kim, Republic of Korea 

Andisheh Moghtaderpour, Switzerland/Iran

Marco Riha, Austria

Darja Štefančič, Slovenia Zhiwen (Esther) Tang, China

The Mossy Muse, USA

Yoshiki Uchida, Japan

The creative act is free, pure, subjective, and dictated by the knowledge, impulses, fears, and desires of each artist, who is invited to reflect on the human condition in relation to contemporary society.

Please follow me for the updates!

I will exhibit again at The Other Art Fair in Dallas
 
The last show, in October 2023, brought me much exposure, resulting in gallery representation, cool exhibit opportunities in the US and Europe, new collectors, new projects with interior designers, and a great time connecting with art lovers and fellow artists!
I can't thank my friend art curator enough for helping me achieve a clean and professional look for my booth 🖤

Thanks to The Other Art Fear team for accepting me and putting together this show!
It's an honor to exhibit alongside amazing artists from all over the world! Last October, I saw a lot of powerful, mind-blowing art 🔥

"Connection, blue #2" was selected to participate in the "Continuity: Modern and Contemporary Masters" Group Show at Art Gallery Artifact, New York, Manhattan, NY
The Art Show will run from February 7 to February 25, 2024.
The opening reception will take place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
This artwork was previously exhibited at The Nave Museum, Victoria, TX

"The Desire to Be in Control #2" will be exhibited at Auction House ApuliAste in Matera, Italy.
"Be Yourself, Be Contemporary" is the 10th event of art historian and curator Dr. Carmela Loiacono's curatorial project RenovArt | 100 Artists for the Future.
The group exhibition aims to explore creativity, understood as an infinite space of emotions and feelings manifested through signs, shapes, and colors, generating works that communicate the expression of the human soul. The creative act is free, pure, and subjective, dictated by the knowledge, impulses, fears, and desires of each artist, who is invited to reflect on the human condition of contemporary society.
More details and links later when it is published on the Auction House website.

I am excited to show at the International Contemporary Art Fair ART3F PARIS ART FAIR 2024   (12th edition) with Gaudí Gallery, Madrid, Spain .gaudi. Thank you for working with me!

This 36" in diameter piece from the Connection series will be exhibited at Miami Beach in a brand-new showroom (with 4 more of my wall sculptures).
Stay tuned for more details.
I will fly there for the opening in mid-February.

Why does art need an explanation? 

You could understand a real piece of art without words only by looking at it. Right? 

In general, yes. 

Art has the potential to mirror a viewer's own self. To reflect to the viewer something common between them and the artist.

But we are humans; we do not use visual language only (or musical language, for example). We do use words in our life. Why not add them to a piece of art? Especially when the artwork has a philosophy behind it. You might look differently at the artwork after reading what the artist meant by it. It's not that the artist is TELLING you what you are looking at. The artist is talking TO you and invites you to think about this or that idea, observe yourself, your emotional reaction, and your thoughts, and ask yourself, "Why do I like it?" "Why don't I like it?" We are humans - we communicate. "Look what I did! What do you think?" Sometimes, the artist speaks ideas that are so very much not you, at least right now. That's fine. You note it and move on to the next one.

And remember, the artist is not GOD (for those of you who believe in God). We all look at GOD's creations in awe; we don't have any explanation for why he created this world the way he did. We, artists, do not claim to act like Gods; we are who we are, we do what we were programmed to. Creating art is one of those integral activities - we create because we cannot do otherwise. And, as human beings, we need to contemplate why we act the way we are. So, that's why, I think, artists often explain their art in "Artist statements." And, as curious art lovers, we sometimes like to read those, not only look at the art pieces. Some of us do, some of us - not.

The photo is a zoom-up of a sculpture I sent to the show at Miami Beach.

This dreamy piece from the Connection series will be exhibited at Miami Beach in a brand-new showroom (with 4 more of my wall sculptures).
Stay tuned for more details.
I will fly there for the opening in mid-February.

The current exhibit at will stay on display until January 6th.

The name of the show is Jayne Duryea's Gardens & Glass: Highlights of The Duryea Museum & The Duryea Gallery Artist-in-Residence Program.
I am an Artist-in-Residence 🙃

Be sure to come see the incredible mixed media artwork of Belarusian-born artist Natasha Kanevski during the current EXHIBIT: Jayne Duryea's Gardens & Glass: "Highlights of The Duryea Museum & The Duryea Gallery Artist-in-Residence Program" open through January 6th, 2024!
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SHOWN:
"Connection (on black)"
Natasha Kanevski (2023)
36" x 36"
Mixed media on canvas

Some highlights from the opening night at The Nave Museum, Victoria, TX
An incredible artist (and former professor of Arts), Jayne Duryea, invited me to show with her at this museum after my residency at Duryea Gallery this summer.
Thank you so much, Jayne, for this opportunity🤍
You have inspired me to start my Blue series, which I presented for the first time at this show, along with the typical white (and black-and-white) pieces I created after the residency.

Guidebooks for the upcoming EXHIBIT: Jayne Duryea's Gardens & Glass have arrived!

Be sure to come see the incredible glass work of Jayne Duryea and mixed media art of her Artist-in-Residence program participants Natasha Kanevski, Tetiana Protcheva, and Matthew Diaz!

Opens to the public this Friday, November 17th at noon!