Title
RESEARCH FRAGMENT : SHAPE OF THOUGHT
Artist
Solo Exhibition by Kira Degree
Date
18 October - 12 November 2023 Opening Wednesday, 18 October. Starts from 16:00 PM
Place
Orbital Dago Jl. Rancakendal No. 7 Bandung
Pameran Tunggal Kira Degree Research Fragment : Shape of Thought 18 Oktober – 12 November 2023 Pameran terbuka untuk umum. Gratis tanpa tiket masuk. Di Orbital Dago Jl. Rancakendal Luhur No. 7 Dago Atas. Bandung 40192
Pameran Tunggal Kira Degree Research Fragment : Shape of Thought Karya-karya seniman kelahiran St. Petersburg - Russia, Kira Degree yang tinggal di Bali sejak 2014 lalu, menarik untuk kita simak. Karya-karyanya menampilkan penjelajahan suatu konsep yang dimulainya sejak 2020 yang diberi nama Product of intellectual performance (POIP) atau Produk Kinerja Intelektual. Pameran ini menjadi rangkaian POIP bagian ke 3, menampilkan penggalan penelitian dengan topik “Proses Berpikir dan Bentuk yang Dibutuhkan”. Menurutnya proses berpikir bersifat dinamis, tidak memiliki awal atau akhir, namun ini merupakan topik yang sangat menarik. Setiap karya dari rangkaian benda seni “Bentuk Pemikiran” hanyalah sebuah penggalan, namun pada gilirannya memiliki karakter, suasana hati, dan makna yang dalam. Kira mengungkapkan , bahwa Sejak dulu hingga saat ini ia benar-benar terpikat oleh struktur dunia dan komponen spiritual dan materialnya yang kaya. “ Semuanya dimulai dengan saya mengilustrasikan fantasi dan ide. Lambat laun, tujuannya menjadi semakin kompleks, pengalaman saya melebar dan saat ini arti seni bagi saya adalah kombinasi antara ide, keindahan dan kebenaran.” Dengan pendekatan yang cenderung konseptual, Kira menjelajah dan bereksperimentasi berbagai medium seperti seni lukis, gambar, instalasi, patung, video, performans dengan berbagai bahan, bahkan ia menjelajahi ranah perancangan seperti pakaian, merancang grafis dan membuat perhiasan bahkan ketertarikannya dalam dunia sain seperti biologi sangat besar. Totalitasnya dalam berpikir dan bertindaak memberikan modal artistik yang kuat untuk menciptakan berbagai proyeknya yang berkesinambungan. Menurut penulis Bruce W. Carpenter tahun 2021 , Kira yang Lahir dan besar di St. Petersburg, adalah produk dari masyarakat yang mengalami transisi radikal, yang secara harfiah tertahan di antara dua dunia selama periode disintegrasi Uni Soviet dan kebangkitan Federasi Rusia. Sebagian besar perhatiannya tampaknya tidak pernah terganggu oleh dunia di sekelilingnya, melainkan berfokus pada menemukan jalur kreatifnya sendiri. Dorongan awalnya untuk menjadi seorang seniman terdengar seperti panggilan spiritual, “...struktur dunia dan komponen mistiknya yang kaya tidak akan meninggalkan saya sendirian.” Anehnya, ia juga menunjukkan minat dan keyakinan yang besar terhadap sains dan dunia empiris. Hal terakhir inilah yang mendorongnya untuk mendaftar di Akademi Seni dan Desain Negeri Stieglitz yang bergengsi di St. Petersburg. Di sana, di sekolah desain tertua di Rusia, ia menjalani pendidikan ketat yang mencakup segala hal mulai dari desain teknis hingga menguasai teknik klasik dalam melukis dan komposisi yang sudah ketinggalan zaman di Barat setelah Perang Dunia Kedua. Dalam pameran ini ia menampilkan serangkaian lukisan yang cenderung abstrak - organis , tampak seperti lipatan-lipatan kulit dengan warna merah - kecoklatan, dengan kerutan-kerutan dan timbul seperti relief. Panel-panel polyretan berbentuk organis diatas diagram, MDF , garapan kulit serta, serta instalasi dinding lainnya. Kira Degree mendapat pendidikan seni tahun 2009 : Kursus Privat Akademi Seni dan Desain Negeri Saint Petersburg Stieglitz. Fokus pada lukisan cat minyak; Desain Grafis; Fokus pada berbagai bidang seni seperti arsitektur, desain grafis, pemodelan, desain dan lainnya. Ia berpameran di St. Petersburg; Desainer muda yang ambisius untuk produk suvenir yang berbasis di St. Petersburg. Dosen di sekolah seni swasta di St. Petersburg untuk orang dewasa. Tahun 2014 : Pindah ke Bali dan menjadi seniman mandiri. Pameran di Perancis, Korea, Indonesia. Banyak berksperimen dengan bahan cairan dan pencahayaan, serta mengembangkan proyek sendiri. Menyelenggarakan rangkaian pameran sendiri : POIP (Product of intellectual performance atau Produk kinerja intelektual). Setahun sekali meluncurkan serangkaian pameran POIP. Melaksanakan penelitian dengan topik “pembentukan” . Melakukan penelitian di bidang bahan biologi, pendiri merek POIP sebagai Direktur, perancang rangkaian merek: POIP-A, POIP-B, POIP-C. Bertanggung jawab atas seni di berbagai proyek komersial
Research Fragment : Shape of Thought Product of intellectual performance (poip part 3). The exhibition will present a fragment of research on the topic “The Thinking Process and the Shapes It Takes.” The process of thinking is dynamic, has no beginning or end and yet this is an extremely interesting topic. Each work from the series of art objects “Forms of Thought” is just a fragment, but which, in turn, has its own character, mood and deep meaning. Note: The artist keeps a diary dedicated to the artist’s research into the formation of thinking. The form changes throughout the entire process, it is fluid. How to complete such a drawing? This is the main idea, you need to find a middle ground, the drawing must remain alive, relevant and at the same time become formed and complete. An indicator of completion is a kind of logical end and at the same time the beginning of a new thought based on the experience gained. The diary contains drawings and many notes. The process of making each sketch takes from 30 minutes to 4 hours. It takes more than a month to complete one painting. This is a more detailed and global process of comprehension. Since long ago and until this very moment I have been truly captivated by the structure of the world and its rich spiritual and material components. It all started with me illustrating my fantasies and ideas. Gradually, the goals became more and more complex, my experience broadened and these days the meaning of art to me is a combination of ideas, beauty and truth. I would like to tell you a little bit more about my creative approach. As a rule, I don’t dwell on one technique or style, as my work is more about the process. My priority is to convey and describe the meaning of the work. It is necessary to think through every detail of every piece I create. And no less important is the fact that we can learn any technique and any style. This exploration of techniques contributes to the development of new methods. This part of the creative process, being demanding time wise, brings me great joy. Another aspect of my creative work is connecting to the limitless few of quality information from competing areas, as it renders my creative process even more fascinating. Here I would like to develop some ideas and what they mean to me. First of all, it’s a constant relentless search for new methods, for instance using materials in an unexpected way to achieve a perfect desired effect of materiality and spirituality, or, step by step, systematically, doing exactly the opposite from what was intended. Variability in art comes with understanding different areas of knowledge. The process does not cease to be fascinating and with each new step on my creative way I expand my experience to embrace new artistic directions and activities. Nowadays they include: jewelry, paintings, lamps, clothing. In each of them I try to realize their full potential. The statement that best represents me as an artist is “It is essential for an individual to think!” Think outside the box, think progressively, think in images and think in words. Challenge yourself with each new achievement and you will truly enjoy this process. (Kira Degree)
Our skin is an object and a symbol that has meaning in biology, philosophy, psychology, neurobiology, cinematography and other areas of human existence. Biology The skin protects the body from a wide range of external influences, participates in respiration, thermoregulation, metabolic and many other processes. In addition, the skin represents a massive receptive field for various types of superficial sensations (pain, pressure, temperature). Psychology But what is skin for us in the physical sense? Firstly, the skin is the border between a person and the world around him, between “I” and “not I”. It is directly through the case that we receive our first contact with the world when we are born. Secondly, this comes from the above, the skin is our organ of contact. Neurobiology Skin reaction to stress: Under the influence of stress hormones, metalloproteinases are activated - cyclic enzymes that destroy collagen and elastin. Blood circulation in the skin worsens, as stress hormones cause vasospasm. General and local immunity decreases, so inflammation and infections on the skin become more frequent. Leather is a symbolic element in my work. In this art object, tied knots at intersections symbolize gaining experience. Experience, which we already know, is both a physical and a mental process. Each node is a set of processes occurring along the path of gaining experience.
Interesting period Oil painting Oil, canvas, paper, polyurethane, epoxy 145,5 x 100,5 cm (painting) 2023 NUMBER OF OBJECTS: 3 pcs
Memories of childhood Oil painting Oil, canvas, paper, Polyurethane, epoxy 101 x 73 x 2 cm (painting) 2023 NUMBER OF OBJECTS: 3 pcs
Reminder Oil painting Oil, canvas, paper, Polyurethane, epoxy 80 x 61 x 2 cm (painting) 2023 NUMBER OF OBJECTS: 3 pcs
Physical Thought Labyrinth Installation Leather, MDF, Plastic 182 x 76 cm 2023 NUMBER of Objects :3 pcs
Physical Thought Labyrinth (details)
Game Board / Wisdom Installation Wood, metal, leather 145 x 105 cm 2023
Game Board / Wisdom (Details)
Sketches Installation Polyurethane, paper, 5.50m x 2m 2023 NUMBER OF OBJECTS: 7 pcs
Sketches (Details)
Sketches (Details)
About Artist/ Tentang Seniman Kira Degree Born in Saint Petersburg Russia. Since 2014 live and work in Bali, Indonesia Key skills : Classical painting techniques, Painting, Sculpture, Graphic design, Design, Art director, Curator researcher of art, Designer of clasps, Designer of clothing, Designer of Jewelry, Mixed media, Art Installations, Stage hand of performaces, Researcher in the field of biological materials, Curator. Education 2009 : The Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design Private courses Focus on Oil painting; Graphic design; Focus on different areas of art such as architecture, graphic design, modelling, design etc. exhibitions in St. Petersburg; Designer in a young ambitious brand for souvenir products based in St. Petersburg Lecturer in a private art school in St. Petersburg for adults. 2014 : Freelance artist Self-Employed. Exhibition in France, Korea, Indonesia. Experiments with liquids in art. Experiments with lighting in art Development of own projects. Organising my own series of exhibitions POIP “Product of intellectual performance”. Once a year launching a series of POIP exhibitions. Conducting research on the topic of “shaping” conducting research in the field of biological materials Brand Founder POIP Director, designer of the series of brands: POIP-A. POIP-B. POIP-C. Responsible for art in various commercial projects