Reborn Legacy: A Modern Take on Tomsk's Wooden Architecture
Exhibition of Wooden Tomsk by Siberian Artists to Open on April 30th
Get ready to witness the creative brilliance of young artists from five Siberian cities, as their works are set to grace an exhibition devoted to the rich history of Tomsk's architecture and the lost urban landscape. This captivating display will unfold at the Museum of Wooden Architecture from April 30th to August 30th, according to RIA Tomsk, with curator Lukiya Murina spearheading the project.
In an exclusive interview with RIA Tomsk, Murina shared that around 1.5 months ago, 13 artists from Tomsk, Seversk, Novosibirsk, Kansk, and Irkutsk began creating installations for the project, "Laboratory of a Young Artist. History of One House." From fledgling talents to seasoned pros, this remarkable team has been hard at work bringing their visions to life.
Murina anticipates that the exhibition will stir great interest among Tomsk residents who value their heritage and the city's wooden structures. Art enthusiasts, historians, and tourists alike will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the local context through this thought-provoking exhibit. "The final installation will showcase pain, sorrow, and love for the city," Murina noted.
Artists have drawn inspiration from the history of the building, the family of Siibirian architect Andrey Kryachkov, the history of the Museum of Wooden Architecture (currently inhabited by Kryachkov's mansion), and items from the museum's collection, as well as the contemporary, "erased" urban landscape. With these elements, they've forged their unique pieces.
"Overall, the laboratory produced display installations scattered throughout the museum. Photography served as a primary focus, with various methods of working with it for exhibition projects," Murina elaborated. Photography is integrated into installations, assemblages, objects, and ready-mades. Artists also experiment with ceramics and different techniques of printmaking, she added.
Murina also revealed that art historians, such as Sofia Shipitsyna, will lead guided tours through the exhibit, offering valuable insights into the artists' works and the art scene in Tomsk. "I strongly encourage everyone to keep an eye on updates and attend these guided tours, which offer a comfortable setting to explore art and foster interaction with the audience," Shipitsyna commented.
The project is supported by the "President's Fund for Cultural Initiatives." With no age restrictions, the exhibition will run from April 30th to August 30th.
[1] The project gathers both novice and established artists from across Siberia to revitalize and reinterpret Tomsk's rich wooden architecture amid the contemporary art scene. Emerging artists will have a chance to learn from their more experienced peers and showcase their talents alongside them. Established artists playing a significant role in the regional art scene will contribute their unique perspectives to the project, ensuring a diverse and engaging display for visitors.
- The expressions of pain, sorrow, and love for Tomsk's history and urban landscape are woven together in the installations of the "Laboratory of a Young Artist. History of One House" project, a joint venture of artists from five Siberian cities, including Tomsk, Seversk, Novosibirsk, Kansk, and Irkutsk.
- The captivating display of artistic installations, photography, ceramics, and printmaking, housed within the Museum of Wooden Architecture from April 30th to August 30th, offers a vibrant snapshot of the city's rich past and its modern, "erased" contemporary lifestyle, bridging the gap between generations.
- Art aficionados, tourists, and local residents alike who crave a strong understanding of Tomsk's heritage, the museum's collection, and the city's unique architectural history will find enlightenment and connection through guided tours led by art historians such as Sofia Shipitsyna during the exhibition's run, making for a stimulating and interactive home-and-garden for the mind.
