Deep Space
Up until recently, this was the closing series of artworks created for COSMODREAMS. However, year 2022 witnessed the start of a substantial expansion of the art project’s geographical boundaries and a steadily widening international presence. Ms. Marina Fedorova’s growing interest in the cultures she had not experienced before was partially due to the global events that had been unfolding since the beginning of the pandemic. Artists were always believed to constitute a special stratum of professionals capable of creatively tapping into their present reality and providing visual imagery expressing the dramatic events of their time. Having explored the traditional heritage of some of the world’s leading cultures, the Artist shares her impressions and interpretations of it. In essence, the Deep Space cluster facilitated the emergence of the Chinese Fairy Tales and Arabian Night series presented for the first time in this updated edition.
The vivid imagery and abstract backgrounds of these paintings capture the viewer’s imagination. The Artist seemingly hypnotises her audience, immersing them in a state of meditative contemplation: the endless metaphysical spaces, the otherworldly landscapes, and the enveloping nebulae evoke a sensation of zero gravity, of weightless soaring in space. To achieve this visual depth, the Artist uses a rich palette dominated by various shades of blue, black, violet, and red.
With this series, the Artist shares her impression of lightness and freedom of cosmic spaces. Gone are the visions of environmental disaster or misguided technological progress to warn us, there are no more cautionary tales to be told. Ms. Fedorova does not seem to care why her heroines remain unharmed by cosmic radiation, how they manage to survive in the extraterrestrial environment, or how they ended up in the open space in the first place. What really matters in each case is the feminine grace, delicacy, purity and vulnerability, easily turning into a force that swiftly adapts women to any environment.
Female images symbolize integrity, the ideal world order, and true harmony. For Ms. Marina Fedorova, space is a beautiful and harmonious place. Each of her paintings is a celebration of beauty and picturesqueness, a sheer joy experienced by the Artist in the creation of each canvas.
The deep and endless space is open for meaningful and harmonious encounters.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
Deep Space
Up until recently, this was the closing series of artworks created for COSMODREAMS. However, year 2022 witnessed the start of a substantial expansion of the art project’s geographical boundaries and a steadily widening international presence. Ms. Marina Fedorova’s growing interest in the cultures she had not experienced before was partially due to the global events that had been unfolding since the beginning of the pandemic. Artists were always believed to constitute a special stratum of professionals capable of creatively tapping into their present reality and providing visual imagery expressing the dramatic events of their time. Having explored the traditional heritage of some of the world’s leading cultures, the Artist shares her impressions and interpretations of it. In essence, the Deep Space cluster facilitated the emergence of the Chinese Fairy Tales and Arabian Night series presented for the first time in this updated edition.
The vivid imagery and abstract backgrounds of these paintings capture the viewer’s imagination. The Artist seemingly hypnotises her audience, immersing them in a state of meditative contemplation: the endless metaphysical spaces, the otherworldly landscapes, and the enveloping nebulae evoke a sensation of zero gravity, of weightless soaring in space. To achieve this visual depth, the Artist uses a rich palette dominated by various shades of blue, black, violet, and red.
With this series, the Artist shares her impression of lightness and freedom of cosmic spaces. Gone are the visions of environmental disaster or misguided technological progress to warn us, there are no more cautionary tales to be told. Ms. Fedorova does not seem to care why her heroines remain unharmed by cosmic radiation, how they manage to survive in the extraterrestrial environment, or how they ended up in the open space in the first place. What really matters in each case is the feminine grace, delicacy, purity and vulnerability, easily turning into a force that swiftly adapts women to any environment.
Female images symbolize integrity, the ideal world order, and true harmony. For Ms. Marina Fedorova, space is a beautiful and harmonious place. Each of her paintings is a celebration of beauty and picturesqueness, a sheer joy experienced by the Artist in the creation of each canvas.
The deep and endless space is open for meaningful and harmonious encounters.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
Deep Space
Up until recently, this was the closing series of artworks created for COSMODREAMS. However, year 2022 witnessed the start of a substantial expansion of the art project’s geographical boundaries and a steadily widening international presence. Ms. Marina Fedorova’s growing interest in the cultures she had not experienced before was partially due to the global events that had been unfolding since the beginning of the pandemic. Artists were always believed to constitute a special stratum of professionals capable of creatively tapping into their present reality and providing visual imagery expressing the dramatic events of their time. Having explored the traditional heritage of some of the world’s leading cultures, the Artist shares her impressions and interpretations of it. In essence, the Deep Space cluster facilitated the emergence of the Chinese Fairy Tales and Arabian Night series presented for the first time in this updated edition.
The vivid imagery and abstract backgrounds of these paintings capture the viewer’s imagination. The Artist seemingly hypnotises her audience, immersing them in a state of meditative contemplation: the endless metaphysical spaces, the otherworldly landscapes, and the enveloping nebulae evoke a sensation of zero gravity, of weightless soaring in space. To achieve this visual depth, the Artist uses a rich palette dominated by various shades of blue, black, violet, and red.
With this series, the Artist shares her impression of lightness and freedom of cosmic spaces. Gone are the visions of environmental disaster or misguided technological progress to warn us, there are no more cautionary tales to be told. Ms. Fedorova does not seem to care why her heroines remain unharmed by cosmic radiation, how they manage to survive in the extraterrestrial environment, or how they ended up in the open space in the first place. What really matters in each case is the feminine grace, delicacy, purity and vulnerability, easily turning into a force that swiftly adapts women to any environment.
Female images symbolize integrity, the ideal world order, and true harmony. For Ms. Marina Fedorova, space is a beautiful and harmonious place. Each of her paintings is a celebration of beauty and picturesqueness, a sheer joy experienced by the Artist in the creation of each canvas.
The deep and endless space is open for meaningful and harmonious encounters.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
Dystopia
Dystopia is a piece of social fiction encouraging the viewer to take a more conscious stance towards the environment. These artworks reflect Ms. Marina Fedorova’s take on the society’s adverse ecological footprint, as well as the pressing environmental issues of the present day, such as the need to conserve biodiversity, preserve the link between man and nature, and restore the meaningful spiritual connection with our true source.
The Artist’s works remind us of our original unity and synergy with nature, juxtaposing it against the never-ending chase after desirable items which, once used and no longer wanted, are carelessly discarded in the nearest garbage bin. Dump is the perfect, if rather straightforward, illustration of this: the female figure, having run its course, turned obsolete, or simply no longer exciting, becomes just another piece of garbage. Little by little we start treating each other as such disposable items, mercilessly exploiting natural resources and human relations alike.
The painting subjects reveal the social and spiritual role of female protagonists. Women occupy a special place here for a good reason: since times immemorial, they symbolised fertility and the life-giving force, passing on the ancient traditions. The woman as mother and divine principle is the central figure of the Trash Madonna painting. She is pictured with folded hands, no longer holding a baby. Her face is covered with a gas mask – no bright eyes or tender smile to be seen. She is now the patron of the new poisonous times.
The sculptural composition allows the Madonna to step beyond the confines of a two-dimensional painting. It becomes real. Walking around the sculpture, one can contemplate it from many different angles. This symbolic corporeality of the artistic vision becomes yet another reflection of reality, expressing the Artist’s reaction to the current trends.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
Dystopia
Dystopia is a piece of social fiction encouraging the viewer to take a more conscious stance towards the environment. These artworks reflect Ms. Marina Fedorova’s take on the society’s adverse ecological footprint, as well as the pressing environmental issues of the present day, such as the need to conserve biodiversity, preserve the link between man and nature, and restore the meaningful spiritual connection with our true source.
The Artist’s works remind us of our original unity and synergy with nature, juxtaposing it against the never-ending chase after desirable items which, once used and no longer wanted, are carelessly discarded in the nearest garbage bin. Dump is the perfect, if rather straightforward, illustration of this: the female figure, having run its course, turned obsolete, or simply no longer exciting, becomes just another piece of garbage. Little by little we start treating each other as such disposable items, mercilessly exploiting natural resources and human relations alike.
The painting subjects reveal the social and spiritual role of female protagonists. Women occupy a special place here for a good reason: since times immemorial, they symbolised fertility and the life-giving force, passing on the ancient traditions. The woman as mother and divine principle is the central figure of the Trash Madonna painting. She is pictured with folded hands, no longer holding a baby. Her face is covered with a gas mask – no bright eyes or tender smile to be seen. She is now the patron of the new poisonous times.
The sculptural composition allows the Madonna to step beyond the confines of a two-dimensional painting. It becomes real. Walking around the sculpture, one can contemplate it from many different angles. This symbolic corporeality of the artistic vision becomes yet another reflection of reality, expressing the Artist’s reaction to the current trends.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
Dystopia
Dystopia is a piece of social fiction encouraging the viewer to take a more conscious stance towards the environment. These artworks reflect Ms. Marina Fedorova’s take on the society’s adverse ecological footprint, as well as the pressing environmental issues of the present day, such as the need to conserve biodiversity, preserve the link between man and nature, and restore the meaningful spiritual connection with our true source.
The Artist’s works remind us of our original unity and synergy with nature, juxtaposing it against the never-ending chase after desirable items which, once used and no longer wanted, are carelessly discarded in the nearest garbage bin. Dump is the perfect, if rather straightforward, illustration of this: the female figure, having run its course, turned obsolete, or simply no longer exciting, becomes just another piece of garbage. Little by little we start treating each other as such disposable items, mercilessly exploiting natural resources and human relations alike.
The painting subjects reveal the social and spiritual role of female protagonists. Women occupy a special place here for a good reason: since times immemorial, they symbolised fertility and the life-giving force, passing on the ancient traditions. The woman as mother and divine principle is the central figure of the Trash Madonna painting. She is pictured with folded hands, no longer holding a baby. Her face is covered with a gas mask – no bright eyes or tender smile to be seen. She is now the patron of the new poisonous times.
The sculptural composition allows the Madonna to step beyond the confines of a two-dimensional painting. It becomes real. Walking around the sculpture, one can contemplate it from many different angles. This symbolic corporeality of the artistic vision becomes yet another reflection of reality, expressing the Artist’s reaction to the current trends.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
Dystopia
Dystopia is a piece of social fiction encouraging the viewer to take a more conscious stance towards the environment. These artworks reflect Ms. Marina Fedorova’s take on the society’s adverse ecological footprint, as well as the pressing environmental issues of the present day, such as the need to conserve biodiversity, preserve the link between man and nature, and restore the meaningful spiritual connection with our true source.
The Artist’s works remind us of our original unity and synergy with nature, juxtaposing it against the never-ending chase after desirable items which, once used and no longer wanted, are carelessly discarded in the nearest garbage bin. Dump is the perfect, if rather straightforward, illustration of this: the female figure, having run its course, turned obsolete, or simply no longer exciting, becomes just another piece of garbage. Little by little we start treating each other as such disposable items, mercilessly exploiting natural resources and human relations alike.
The painting subjects reveal the social and spiritual role of female protagonists. Women occupy a special place here for a good reason: since times immemorial, they symbolised fertility and the life-giving force, passing on the ancient traditions. The woman as mother and divine principle is the central figure of the Trash Madonna painting. She is pictured with folded hands, no longer holding a baby. Her face is covered with a gas mask – no bright eyes or tender smile to be seen. She is now the patron of the new poisonous times.
The sculptural composition allows the Madonna to step beyond the confines of a two-dimensional painting. It becomes real. Walking around the sculpture, one can contemplate it from many different angles. This symbolic corporeality of the artistic vision becomes yet another reflection of reality, expressing the Artist’s reaction to the current trends.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
Dystopia
Dystopia is a piece of social fiction encouraging the viewer to take a more conscious stance towards the environment. These artworks reflect Ms. Marina Fedorova’s take on the society’s adverse ecological footprint, as well as the pressing environmental issues of the present day, such as the need to conserve biodiversity, preserve the link between man and nature, and restore the meaningful spiritual connection with our true source.
The Artist’s works remind us of our original unity and synergy with nature, juxtaposing it against the never-ending chase after desirable items which, once used and no longer wanted, are carelessly discarded in the nearest garbage bin. Dump is the perfect, if rather straightforward, illustration of this: the female figure, having run its course, turned obsolete, or simply no longer exciting, becomes just another piece of garbage. Little by little we start treating each other as such disposable items, mercilessly exploiting natural resources and human relations alike.
The painting subjects reveal the social and spiritual role of female protagonists. Women occupy a special place here for a good reason: since times immemorial, they symbolised fertility and the life-giving force, passing on the ancient traditions. The woman as mother and divine principle is the central figure of the Trash Madonna painting. She is pictured with folded hands, no longer holding a baby. Her face is covered with a gas mask – no bright eyes or tender smile to be seen. She is now the patron of the new poisonous times.
The sculptural composition allows the Madonna to step beyond the confines of a two-dimensional painting. It becomes real. Walking around the sculpture, one can contemplate it from many different angles. This symbolic corporeality of the artistic vision becomes yet another reflection of reality, expressing the Artist’s reaction to the current trends.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
Legacies
Legacies represents a logical development of the previous theme. What kind of legacy shall we pass on to the next generations, and what will their future be like if we don’t consider all possible consequences for decades ahead when making decisions today?
One of the most widely discussed issues lately is childbirth and child rearing in the modern society, along with various aspects of children’s adjustment and development in the hi-tech environment. Areas of major concern are the effects of technology on the young minds and bodies, developing cognitive processes, and the experience of childhood itself, so vastly different now from what it used to be in the 20th century. The technical progress and life in the constant presence of technology is the new normal, shaping the now-natural human environment. In what ways will this invariable exposure to computer innovations and developments massively applied on a daily basis influence the life of the future generations, their ability to feel and experience reality, their social skills and empathy? Will our descendants still be capable of establishing meaningful relations and becoming conscientious members of the society? Will virtual values replace the real ones?
This series was conceived as the Artist’s tentative vision of scenes and situations which hopefully will not materialize any time soon, such as children having no knowledge of what pure spring water, luscious green grass or blue skies are like.
Ms. Fedorova’s paintings invite the viewer to engage in a dialogue. Feeling a certain nostalgia for the times now past, the Artist can’t overemphasise the fact that any generation was, is, and will be susceptible to a form of nostalgic yearning for the unknown.
After all, the grass is always greener on the other side.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
Legacies
Legacies represents a logical development of the previous theme. What kind of legacy shall we pass on to the next generations, and what will their future be like if we don’t consider all possible consequences for decades ahead when making decisions today?
One of the most widely discussed issues lately is childbirth and child rearing in the modern society, along with various aspects of children’s adjustment and development in the hi-tech environment. Areas of major concern are the effects of technology on the young minds and bodies, developing cognitive processes, and the experience of childhood itself, so vastly different now from what it used to be in the 20th century. The technical progress and life in the constant presence of technology is the new normal, shaping the now-natural human environment. In what ways will this invariable exposure to computer innovations and developments massively applied on a daily basis influence the life of the future generations, their ability to feel and experience reality, their social skills and empathy? Will our descendants still be capable of establishing meaningful relations and becoming conscientious members of the society? Will virtual values replace the real ones?
This series was conceived as the Artist’s tentative vision of scenes and situations which hopefully will not materialize any time soon, such as children having no knowledge of what pure spring water, luscious green grass or blue skies are like.
Ms. Fedorova’s paintings invite the viewer to engage in a dialogue. Feeling a certain nostalgia for the times now past, the Artist can’t overemphasise the fact that any generation was, is, and will be susceptible to a form of nostalgic yearning for the unknown.
After all, the grass is always greener on the other side.
Aleksandra Danilovskikh
Art Historian, Art Expert
