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Exhibition
Information
Artists
Statement
My works speak of my feelings of happiness, I love
to paint, it feels great and I hope my art is a way
to transfer this positive energy and wonderful feeling
to others. I want to share the warmth of the afternoon,
the smell of the exotic flowers and the sensuous taste
of the ripe fruit with the viewer. Wander with me
through the roads of Tuscany or come enjoy a quiet
moment in a romantic setting somewhere in Spain.
Technique
Eventovs
paintings are characterized by a thick application
of acrylic paint using a selection of different sized
palette knives. The paint is applied as both blended
and pure colors. Smaller knives are used to create
depth and detail in her paintings. She then uses a
series of varnishes designed to create a wet paint
effect.
Eventov creates Mediterranean themed landscapes, where
her scenes are imaginary and idealized striving to
capture the joyous freedom of a bright blue sky and
quiet cafes. She also creates works where the scene
is reminiscent of rural landscapes in North America.
These paintings are executed using a special palette
knife and imitate a mosaic technique. The smaller,
more regular strokes allow the painting to come to
life through the reaction of the viewers eye to the
subtle shifts in color and tone.
Biography
Maya
Eventov grew up in Leningrad in the former Soviet
Union. St. Petersburg, as it is now known, is a city
fabled for its beauty and culture. At a very young
age her parents introduced her to the great artistic
treasures of the city. Countless hours were spent
at the magnificent Hermitage Museum studying the works
of great masters. The works of the post-impressionists
and those of the Russian Avant-Garde especially fascinated
Eventov. The palette of Matisse and Gauguin affected
her interpretation of color while Rodchenko and Malevich
influenced her sense of balance and composition.
From
the age of six onwards, Eventov studied art in one
form or another. She was accepted into the prestigious
High School #190, which is affiliated with the St.
Petersburg State Academy of Industrial and Applied
Arts. As a student she participated in the various
state juried exhibitions, but always found them traditional
and boring. She much preferred the underground exhibitions
organized by the students. After graduating in 1987
with a masters degree in graphic design, she began
working as an illustrator for children's books.
Eventov
took advantage of the fall of the Iron Curtain by
travelling, exploring the lands of her dreams. In
the early 1990s she immigrated to Canada. Here she
found an immediate appreciation for her artwork and
quickly became involved in the local art scene. Today
Eventov and her family reside just outside of Toronto,
Ontario.
Eventov continues to travel, finding inspiration for
her works in the varied landscapes around the world.
Her work is represented in galleries throughout Canada,
Great Britain and the USA.
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