Born: 1973
Hometown: Kremenchuk
Based in: Bratislava
Vadim Shamanov is a professional artist with over 20 years of painting experience who lives and works in Bratislava, Slovakia. He has participated in numerous exhibitions in Europe. Interest in fine arts, music and photography originated in childhood. Received a musical and painting education. But it was painting that became the main way of his self-expression and self-realization. The main sources of his inspiration are the music and art of great artists such as Richter, Kandinsky, Pollock. As a way of self-expression, Vadim Shamanov chose abstract painting, which allows the author to convey his creative ideas through the colour and texture of oil paint. His abstract works are distinguished by layering, complex composition, as well as a desire for volume and depth. In his constant search for new means of expression, he often experiments with materials and surfaces using steel sheets or OSB boards.
"My paintings are a fixed image of music, and the more complex this image, the more interesting it is"
What inspires you?
The main sources of inspiration are the music and art of great artists such as Richter, Kandinsky, Pollock.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Color, depth, vibration
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Richter, Kandinsky, Pollock
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Palette knife
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Hear your inner voice
Where do you go for inspiration?
Music inspires me.
Education
The artistic studio of The National Union of Artists of Ukraine Kyiv, Ukraine, Украина
Ukraine, 2002
The National University of Culture and Arts Kyiv, Украина
Ukraine, 1997
Exhibitions
Personal exhibition "Paintings and jazz "
2019
Artbox Project New York 1.0, Armory artweeks New York
2018
Contemporary Art Baden-Baden 2017, CAB-weekend Baden-Baden
2017
Participation in Contemporary Art Baden-Baden 2016 Baden-Baden
2016
"UKRAINIANS ON THE COTE D’AZUR" Centre Culturel de la Providence (Vieux-Nice) Nice, Cote d’Azur
2013
“Approximation. Kyiv - Munich” Part II, Kulturwerkstatt haus 10 Furstenfeldbruck
2011
“Form. Inside out”, an exhibition of the art group “Absinth reality”, Gallery «WG Kunst» Amsterdam
2011
“Form. Inside out” Gallery «The House of Caviar Wine and Art Gallery» The Hague
2011
Participation in an exhibition on European summit «Eastern Partnership» The Hague
2011
"ART Kyiv Contemporary" Kyiv
2010
“Form. Inside out”, Gallery of Art support fund Kyiv
2010
Literary and Memorial Museum A. Gren Feodosia
2010
Gallery of Art support fund Kyiv
2009
Education
The artistic studio of The National Union of Artists of Ukraine Kyiv, Ukraine, Украина
Ukraine, 2002
The National University of Culture and Arts Kyiv, Украина
Ukraine, 1997
Exhibitions
Personal exhibition "Paintings and jazz "
2019
Artbox Project New York 1.0, Armory artweeks New York
2018
Contemporary Art Baden-Baden 2017, CAB-weekend Baden-Baden
2017
Participation in Contemporary Art Baden-Baden 2016 Baden-Baden
2016
"UKRAINIANS ON THE COTE D’AZUR" Centre Culturel de la Providence (Vieux-Nice) Nice, Cote d’Azur
2013
“Approximation. Kyiv - Munich” Part II, Kulturwerkstatt haus 10 Furstenfeldbruck
2011
“Form. Inside out”, an exhibition of the art group “Absinth reality”, Gallery «WG Kunst» Amsterdam
2011
“Form. Inside out” Gallery «The House of Caviar Wine and Art Gallery» The Hague
2011
Participation in an exhibition on European summit «Eastern Partnership» The Hague
2011
"ART Kyiv Contemporary" Kyiv
2010
“Form. Inside out”, Gallery of Art support fund Kyiv
2010
Literary and Memorial Museum A. Gren Feodosia
2010
Gallery of Art support fund Kyiv
2009