Vandalized Still Life
Alexei Gordin
Alexei Gordin (b 1989) is an artist working in Estonia. He has a bachelor’s degree in Fine arts from the Estonian Academy of Arts and a master’s degree in the same field from the University of Helsinki. The artist works in the field of painting, video, photography and performance. This work is a vandalized still life with thought-provoking messages: “Art – the most senseless form of wasting time and taxpayers’ money. Could someone be dealing with a real problem?” and “Painting, church and books are outdated phenomena that no longer work in time!!!” Art provides a talking topic for both those who appreciate it and those whose criticism it receives. The artwork contains self-irony and searches that accompany the artist on his creative path.
Alexei Gordin (s 1989) on Eestis tegutsev kunstnik. Tal on Eesti Kunstiakadeemia vabade kunstide bakalaureusekraad ning sama eriala magistrikraad Helsingi Ülikoolist. Kunstnik tegutseb nii maalikunsti, video, foto kui ka performansi vallas. Antud teos on vandaliseeritud vaikelu, millel on mõtlemapanevad sõnumid: “Kunst – kõige mõttetum aja ja maksumaksja raha raiskamise vorm. Tegeleks äkki mõni päris probleemiga?” ja “Maalikunst, kirik ja raamatud on aegunud nähtused, mis ajas enam ei tööta!!!” Kunst pakub kõneainet nii nendele, kes seda hindavad, kui ka nendele, kelle kriitika osaliseks see saab. Teoses on ka oma annus eneseirooniat ja otsinguid, mis kunstnikku loometeel saadavad.
