Ivan Pokidyshev
A Small Insignificant Beautiful Event , 2023
Light and warmth are attributes of life that hold continued importance in any value and symbolic system. For Ivan, these elements have a profound, heartfelt significance ascribed to their generality and essence. Ivan has been captivated by these fundamental forces. His work aspires to bridge the intellectual and sensory realms, drawing on primal human experiences and employing simple yet powerful signs to convey his messages. Through the language of these non-devalued signs, Ivan seeks to create his own visual poetry—a poetry of love and hope, a poetry of light and warmth.
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Born in 1993 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Ivan Pokidyshev has emerged as a prominent contemporary artist, blending elements of light and warmth in his works. He studied at the prestigious St. Petersburg State Academic Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture named after I. E. Repin, graduating in 2017.
Ivan's artistic language is rooted in infrared thermography (IRT), a technique that captures images using infrared rays detectable by thermal cameras. Any object above absolute zero emits infrared light, with warmer objects appearing brighter on thermograms, as if they are shining from within. This unique approach allows Ivan to craft artworks that resonate deeply with viewers, illuminating the world with a radiant glow of warmth and light, and fostering a profound sense of connection and understanding.
A significant turning point in Ivan's artistic journey occurred in February 2022, coinciding with a time of global upheaval and conflict. He realized that there was already too much iniquity and grief in the world to amplify images of pain and despair through his art. Since then, most of his works have been dedicated to themes of light, life, and love. Looking to the future, Ivan plans to continue exploring these inspiring themes, further developing his symphony that radiates warmth and hope.
