Ekaterina Chirkova

Ekaterina Chirkova



About The Artist


1971. Self-made artist


I am for meanings. I like a voluminous, multi-layered and multi-valued world, in which every centimeter and every moment can be "dug deeper". 
My system of coordinates is based on the study of oppositions: healthy vs sick, spiritual vs physiological; sensual vs sexless; internal vs external. 
Visualization of a person's mental life is my favorite topic. 
I am inspired by symbols, metaphors, Jung's concept, mythology. On the other hand, meetings with people, places, and art trigger the work of thought and feeling. 
I am interested in references to the language of medieval art, with its naïve symbolism. But no less precious is the ability to play with styles and mix them, the freedom that a modern view of the world gives. 
I would call neo-impressionism my direction - if there is a need to classify. 
I love handicraft in art. Brush marks, strokes, body prints and testimonies of the soul, unevenness and trembling lines - this is what is precious.
I love irony and self-irony. I love funny details, even in existential themes
The series "At Home" and "Travel Notes" are a break from existential reflection, these works return to simple joys and impressions.  "Life can just be bright," I recall.