‘YINtuition,’ an exhibition by Moscow-based artist Alena Savyuk, features rice paper paintings. It is being staged at the Moscow's Agency Art.ru.
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An interest in Asian philosophy led documentary filmmaker Alena Savyuk to pursue art as a hobby.
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“I was captivated by Buddhist philosophy and Chinese poetry when I studied at the philosophical faculty of the Moscow State University”, says Savyuk.
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Savyuk first started drawing on rice paper when she enrolled for classical Chinese art lessons in Moscow in 2013.
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“The harmony and symbolism of Chinese art fascinated me,” Savuk says.
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Classical Chinese painting does not just comprise of the brush technique and line drawing; it also focuses on stylized expressions of shade and texture.
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In 2015, Savyuk went to China to learn Chinese art techniques at the Anshan Normal University.
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She learned the techniques from renowned Chinese artists Yang Jian Hua, Liu Feng Wen, and Liang Ning.
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Savuk uses Chinese ink and mineral paint on rice paper.
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Her designs are based on classical and modern Chinese paintings. She also draws inspiration from photos and videos that she took during her visits to China and India.
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“I don’t pretend to be a professional artist because I know that it is an endless journey to become one,” Savyuk says.
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This exhibition, which features 300 paintings, is Savuk’s first. All proceeds from sales will be given to charity.
