CRUEL OPTIMISM
2022
Among 10 winners to showcase solo project Cruel Optimism at Cosmoscow Art Fair-2022
Jury Selection Prize, presented by szena gallery
Forever Alone, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 40х52 cm / Devour, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 53х40 cm
The term cruel optimism was coined by theorist Lauren Berlant and described in her book of the same name as 'remaining attached to an extremely problematic object.' The cruelty of such optimism lies in the fact that people are not always ready to give up its objects, even if they threaten their well-being.
Push/Pull, 2021, acrylic, pastel on canvas, 212х285 cm
Red kiss, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 105х160 cm
The Universe Wakes Up, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 158х220 cm
