On June 10, at 6 p.m., the large exhibition hall of the Lavra Art Gallery in Kyiv will host the opening of the first group exhibition of contemporary surrealism and symbolism in Kyiv.
More than 20 young Ukrainian artists will take part in the project “A Look Through Reality.” This interdisciplinary art event will combine painting, sculpture, audiovisual art, live music performance, and breaking art performance. The project was created in collaboration between the Lavra Gallery and the Plemya.Art formation.
The art event invites visitors to delve into the world of human consciousness and its interaction with reality. The exhibition explores how each person perceives the world around them through their own “prism” of life experiences, emotions, memories, and dreams.
Moments of our lives — upbringing, travel, interaction with society, loss, art, literature, and even short conversations — shape the light we radiate outward and strive to show this inner glow through a combination of different art forms. The dialogue between the conscious and the subconscious through symbolism and surrealism allows us to explore the inner states, emotions, memories, and dreams that shape our perception of the world.
The artists participating in the project use surrealism and symbolism to reflect the boundaries of the interaction between the inner world of a person and external reality. The works include elements of social criticism, the study of symbols and archetypes, their meaning and role in shaping the perception and understanding of the world. Painting, sculpture, audiovisual art, and music come together to create an interactive and multi-layered artistic environment. The interaction between the inner world of a person and external reality will be revealed through the works of artists and interactive performances.
The main goal of the event is to support young Ukrainian artists who create art in wartime. It also aims to raise funds for the rehabilitation of war victims in collaboration with the Legacy of War Foundation for the modern U+System center.
