“Survivors” (the cacti in painting and ceramics)

Where? "Megadom", MAG. Boizeri, Tolbukhina str 135/2 When? until 17 October The exhibition "Survivors" offers to your attention works of different artists, artists David Jesty, Olga Tokarenko and ceramist Natalia Glumovo, made by "preset" theme – cactus. Cacti - one of the most mysterious plants. They survive in sometimes unbearable conditions, conserving moisture and energy inside themselves for years patiently waiting for the favorable moment for its flowering. They have a waxy coating and spines ionize the air. Nowadays, however, as in all times, the artist also "survivor", surviving and creating in a difficult and sometimes intolerable conditions, "ionizing" the air and striking people with his bright "bloom". In the Russian language is not so easy to find the equivalent of the word "survivor". "Survivor, victim, survivors" do not reflect the fact. Perhaps the closest in meaning translation of "unsinkable". Natalia Glumova A linguist by training, Natalie has always felt a craving for creativity. Once accidentally fell on a master class in ceramics, she fell in love with this craft and the next six years of his life devoted to the study of ceramic business at first in Odessa and later at the Art Center Evanston in the United States. There she participated in several exhibitions held in this training centre. Its bright, juicy, slightly ironic works well known as the people of our city and far beyond. Olga Tokarenko In 1995, immediately after graduating from art school, she won first prize at the international contest of children's books in Japan. Her work has been exhibited in various halls of Odessa, both individually and jointly with other well-known artists. In 2016, Olga realized her dream by opening her own art Studio Hudozhku, which she calls the territory of inspiration and creativity for adults and children. David Gista Talented French artist who was born and raised in Paris, and now divides his time between France and the United States, successfully exposing their work in the best galleries in both countries. His classical education in fine art and a sharp eye on the surrounding space, you can create amazing illustration of the present through different artistic tools.