Cosmos an Exibition by Ekaterina Proskurina in the Alpert Gallery

On March 1, 2019, a grand personal exhibition titled "Cosmos Version" by Ekaterina Proskurina took place at the Alpert Gallery (Krasnokazarmennaya, 3, Moscow). Ekaterina Proskurina, an architect, designer, and artist, showcased her artistic works in colored and black-and-white graphics, which she creates in her free time from architectural practice. The exhibition coincided with the architect's birthday.

In the artist's creative portfolio, you can find illustrations for books by Russian and foreign authors. Among them are illustrations for the books of Mamed Khalilov, Viktor Petrov's "Beyond the Day," Nina Struchkova's "Chronicles of Pogorelovka," and the second volume of "The Recluse and the Six-Fingered" from Viktor Pelevin's first complete collection of works published during his lifetime. The original drawings are currently held in a private collection in Cyprus.

The exhibition was attended by close friends, partners, and colleagues, including Mikhail Pumo, Georgy Kandelaki, Ella Akopova, Alexander Maslennikov, Alexander Gorokhov, renowned Moscow designers, decorators, and architects such as Alexey Bochkov, Vadim Matevosyants, Arye Rum and Veronika Bokovikova, Alexey Sandu, Anton Medovsky, Victoria Zaitseva, Svetlana Filimonova, Stanislav Gagarin, Tanya Paulsen, Denis Oleksiyuk, Nasiba Boimatova, Olga Shtin, and many others. The exhibition was opened by gallery owner Olga Alpert and art historian Alexander Shklyaruk.

Photography by Tanya Ryabova.

"The drawings by the young artist Ekaterina Proskurina are simultaneously original, romantic, and fantastic. Her lines are precise and whimsical, reminiscent of natural configurations of metal cuts, prehistoric hunters' rock paintings, and the avant-garde search of an artist in our millennium. In the interweaving lines, one can discern flexible thought and a fresh sense, revealing themselves in a style of metamorphosis. The realism of the depiction mystifies, revealing internal imagery and multi-dimensionality of meaning. The elegance and boldness of the drawings, the richness and depth of content, speak of the artist's rich imagination, individual style, and undeniable talent. This is highly contemporary graphics - unconventional, vibrant, lively, compact, and promising. Through her works, Ekaterina Proskurina engages in a dialogue with the viewer, leaving them the right to see their own secret and thereby inspiring them."

Victor Petrov, poet, member of the Writers' Union of Russia
Ekaterina Proskurina is an architect, interior designer, industrial designer, and artist.

An artist of resonant lines.

"The young artist, architect, and designer Ekaterina Proskurina presents a personal collection of colored and black-and-white easel and illustrative graphics, as well as author's wall painting projects. When she first showcased illustrations for literary works at exhibitions, she immediately attracted attention with her bright individual language, which became the author's unique calling card. The distinguishing feature of the artist's easel and illustrative works has been and remains a concise graphic line that unites variously scaled images of figures, objects, and ornaments into a coherent whole. One could say that her graphics possess rhythm and musicality.

The artist's compositionally balanced works possess an important quality: they are equally expressive in both small and significantly enlarged formats. This feature is characteristic of both colored and black-and-white graphics by Ekaterina Proskurina, allowing for the use of her original solutions in the design of modern interiors. Ekaterina Proskurina's works bring a special harmony to interiors while simultaneously contrasting and stylistically blending with the atmosphere of public and personal spaces. The high quality of the presented works is the result of the artist's tireless pursuit of mastering her craft and her constant creative exploration."

Alexander Shklyaruk, Art Historian

"I am a very creative person. In addition to architecture and design, I possess profound knowledge in the field of art. My artistic works have received numerous prestigious awards and have been exhibited in various galleries both in Russia and abroad.

As an artist and architect, I understand the importance of choosing art that complements an interior to create a harmonious atmosphere within a space. I collaborate with many galleries and directly with a number of artists, serving as an expert in contemporary art. I assist KPD.design clients not only in selecting artwork but also in properly placing it within a space, taking into account lighting and composition. I know how to combine different forms of art to create a unique and striking design that reflects each client's individuality.

Moreover, the designers at KPD.design and I constantly keep up with the latest trends in the world of art and design to stay informed about all the innovations and offer clients the most current and interesting solutions. Thanks to our creative abilities and professionalism, we can create a unique and unparalleled interior that will bring joy to its owners for many years to come. Whether it's a large-scale interior design project or a small decorative composition, attention is paid to every detail to create a distinctive image that meets all the client's needs and desires."

About the design project of the "Varezhki" Duplex, where one of the artist's paintings hangs in the bedroom, read more HERE.

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