All Saints
The exhibition ‘All Saints' features a series of personal and self-reflective works, illustrating the artist's life as a woman in a patriarchal society and in motherhood.
Curator: Ilona Olkonen
Curator: Ilona Olkonen
St. Sebastiana
oil on canvas, 80x100 cm, 2020
oil on canvas, 80x100 cm, 2020
Saint Judith
oil on canvas, 58x58 cm
oil on canvas, 58x58 cm
Saint Evangelista
oil on canvas, 80x120cm
"Saint Evangelista" is a painting that draws inspiration from Bartolomeo's artwork and specifically references the figure of Saint John the Evangelist. In the Renaissance tradition, Saint John is depicted draped in red robes, holding a Bible, and capturing a moment of divine inspiration as he lifts his gaze upwards. This piece pays homage to the Renaissance style, portraying the saint in a contemplative and reverent pose, capturing the essence of spiritual devotion and the pursuit of divine wisdom.
oil on canvas, 80x120cm
"Saint Evangelista" is a painting that draws inspiration from Bartolomeo's artwork and specifically references the figure of Saint John the Evangelist. In the Renaissance tradition, Saint John is depicted draped in red robes, holding a Bible, and capturing a moment of divine inspiration as he lifts his gaze upwards. This piece pays homage to the Renaissance style, portraying the saint in a contemplative and reverent pose, capturing the essence of spiritual devotion and the pursuit of divine wisdom.
In this video walk, you can seе the virtual plan of the exhibition All Saints.
The Capitoline Wolf
coated paper, 89*60cm, 2019
coated paper, 89*60cm, 2019
Oksana often turns to the images of the Renaissance, finding a response to her own complex and traumatic experiences in stories about women martyrs.
Sometimes she changes the gender of the characters. This is how Saint Sebastiana and Saint Evangelista appear.
Sometimes she changes the gender of the characters. This is how Saint Sebastiana and Saint Evangelista appear.
Her version of The Capitoline Wolf reflects self perception from the first year after childbirth. A figure with stretched breasts, a feeling of emptiness, but at the same time in stockings that show an attempt to keep sexuality and live up to illusory standards of a patriarchal society.
St. Sebastiana
Saint Sebastiana
by Louise Bourgeois
by Louise Bourgeois
St. Sebastiana
Saint Sebastian is a Christian martyr.
Roman Emperor Diocletian ordered Saint Sebastian to be pierced with arrows for his Christianity. His wounds, though deep, were not fatal. The image of Saint Sebastian was widely used in painting, and starting from the 5th century it was depicted in arrows and pain.
Saint Sebastian is a Christian martyr.
Roman Emperor Diocletian ordered Saint Sebastian to be pierced with arrows for his Christianity. His wounds, though deep, were not fatal. The image of Saint Sebastian was widely used in painting, and starting from the 5th century it was depicted in arrows and pain.
St. Lucretia
St.Lucretia
oil on canvas, 80x100 cm, 2020-2021
Lucretia was a Roman matron. In 510/508 BCE, she was captured by the son of the king, Sextus Tarquinius, who was enamored by her beauty and violated her. After the incident, Lucretia took her own life. On the painting, she is portrayed as a symbol of virtue unyielding to tyranny.
oil on canvas, 80x100 cm, 2020-2021
Lucretia was a Roman matron. In 510/508 BCE, she was captured by the son of the king, Sextus Tarquinius, who was enamored by her beauty and violated her. After the incident, Lucretia took her own life. On the painting, she is portrayed as a symbol of virtue unyielding to tyranny.
St. Judith
St. Judith,
oil on canvas, 80x100 cm
Saint Judith (Judith) is a Jewish heroine. After the Assyrian forces besieged her hometown, she dressed up and ventured into the enemy camp, where she caught the attention of the commander, Holofernes. According to one version, Judith she waited for him to become drunk and asleep, and then she beheaded him.
Starting from the Renaissance era, this character gained tremendous popularity in art and was associated with both heroic connotations. She is counted among the Mulier sancta, the holy women, personifying Justice and Courage. The Renaissance saw Judith as a brave heroine.
oil on canvas, 80x100 cm
Saint Judith (Judith) is a Jewish heroine. After the Assyrian forces besieged her hometown, she dressed up and ventured into the enemy camp, where she caught the attention of the commander, Holofernes. According to one version, Judith she waited for him to become drunk and asleep, and then she beheaded him.
Starting from the Renaissance era, this character gained tremendous popularity in art and was associated with both heroic connotations. She is counted among the Mulier sancta, the holy women, personifying Justice and Courage. The Renaissance saw Judith as a brave heroine.
- Akademiasche Akt 60x40cm, 2021
- Homage to motherhood, oil on canvas, 2021
- Bucket 30x40 2021
Oksana also reflects on the topic of women as an author in the art world. Just a couple of pages of history ago, women did not have access to art education and art institutions. In the modern world, the percentage of female artists presented to the general public is also small. As the anonymous feminist artist group Guerrilla Girls also wondered: "Does a woman have to be nude to enter the Museum?"
- A portrait w. a pencil 40x50cm, 2021
- Pain&Paint 40x50cm, 2020
- A portrait w.a canvas 100x120cm, 2021
- En face 40x50cm, 2020
- Hand w. a pencil 30x40cm, 2021
Venus,
oil on canvas, 60x80 cm
Here the figure is partly imitating an antique sculpture of Venus (which is mostly exhibited with a broken hand), and partly depicting artist's state. There is even a C-section scar seen. The acidic green is chosen to increase the impression of pain. The color is also inspired by minerals Aragonite and Pyromorphite.
Meduza
"Medusa" (40*50, 2020) is a captivating oil on canvas painting that freezes a moment of distress. The artist skillfully portrays Medusa's scream of horror, transcending the pandemic's influence. Through vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes, the artwork conveys the ineffable intensity of emotions. "Medusa" became a laureate of the prestigious Contemporary Matters contest, showcasing the artist's ability to evoke profound human experiences visually. It invites viewers to explore the limitations of verbal expression and embrace the power of art in capturing the complexities of emotion.
Venus,
oil on canvas, 60x80 cm
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In addition, you can contribute by purchasing any of the artwork or sketches available. Feel free to reach out to us with inquiries.
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