Born: 1986
Hometown: Lommel
Based in: Belgium
Vera Kober was born and raised up in difficult periods of collapse during the former USSR in 1986 in family of musicians . She studied fine art in school in Ukraine and end it in 1999 but her wish to pursue art education in college was not possible due to challenges of moving to another country with the family. But Kober continued painting where her soul breathes and love flourishes in the face of difficulties. In Belgium, upon recalling those warm and happy moments of childhood in Art school, Vera found herself, and determinedly, made art her profession. Her floral artwork stands out for its energy, spontaneous motion with free technique and bold brushstrokes that are methodical expressions full of feelings and emotions. Her style unconsciously, expresses the dramatization of reality bringing out what is in her mind to communicates with and recreates inner reaction of reality as the concrete authenticity inspired by nature. Her wide selections of colors and tones manifest unique beauty, freedom and positive elements in life. Vera Kober the most often using acrylic paint on canvas. Was been exhibit in different countries, had published in magazines and got awards.
The most thematics in her artworks is florals
“ In my artworks I want to show language of flowers. Them energy, soul, smell, beauties . I Want to show how I love them, how they can make us happy. But as everything in the world is cycle, coming and going, flowers cannot stay forever on all seasons and I want to put them conversation with us on canvas. With movement brushstrokes I want to show mix of energy, emotions, feelings, delight, love and happiness for a long time.”
"I love experimenting with different combinations of colors. Bright colours and dynamic brushstrokes give me sense of freedom. Painting on the border of reality and abstraction reveals my feelings and inspiration to convey depth and life in my artworks". Vera Kober, Belgium.
What inspires you?
My inspiration is my challenge to touch this secret of flowers and to express it in dynamic brushstrokes the movements of music and the singing of the flowers, the smell of them, love, pleasure, and admiration. And with wide palette of colors to show their vibrant light, illumination and reflection of the world and love in them.
Describe your creative process.
I love in the process of painting to be alone in the studio. I rarely turn on music because I like to immerse myself in the process and focus on the pleasure of painting without distraction. I have chosen for myself at the moment linen, acrylic, and brushes, but I am open to experiments and love different materials.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Beautiful, Vibrant, Expressive, Dynamic, Sensitive and Emotional
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
I can't name just one or a few artists because I admire many artists who boldly express their feelings and are not afraid of criticism and being different. I like the uniqueness and recognizability in the style of the artist
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Inspiration, paint and brushes
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
To don't be afraid to be yourself and be able to express your feelings. Do not be ashamed of your emotional sensitivity. To love and accept all aspects of your character.
Where do you go for inspiration?
The inspiration is everywhere Flowers are all around me. And in my fantasy, and in my memory, and in my garden, and on the street, and on the field, and on the floral farms and famous flowers shows and exhibitions.
Education
Nikolaev art school
Ukraine, 1999
Exhibitions
January "Amars III" exhibition in January 2022. HubArt, Via Privata Passo Pordoi 7/3, Milano. Italy
2022
June Collective art exhibition of Russian and international artists | Russian Center of Science and Culture I Rome
2021
February Collective exhibition “ Something Beautiful “ Galleria La Pigna -Palazzo Maffei Marescotti
2021
April Rome Collective exhibition Gallery Ess&Rre-Lungomare Duca dealing Abruzzi
2021
September The "Art Space" Cultural Association presents the collective exhibition "DreamArs Il"
2021
June Vienna Contemporary art show Vienna, Austria Salmgasse 6, 1030
2021
October Florence biennale Fortezza Da Basso, Firenze
2021
October NY Artexpo. Lower East Side. 299 South Street. New York 10002
2021
October Dubai "Celebrating her"Art4u gallery 2020 November winning award "Artist of the future "
2020
february, Dolomiti Art Fair, Italy
2020
august, International Contemporary Art Fair Monaco
2020
October New York . Artios Gallery juried group show"Art of Being Alone"and publication in Art book
2020
november, Pavia Art Fair , Italy
2019
18/10/2019 - 20/10/2019 Carrousel du Louvre, 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
2019
5/10/2019 - 13/10/2019 Artparma, Parma, Italy
2019
3rd International Bienal de Arte Barcelona Meam Museum from 5/04 - 07/04/2019
2019
Context Gallery, Italy 2019 M.A.D.S. Critics Award Gallery Milano, Corso San Gottardo 18, 20136, Italy, Milan.
2019
M.A.D Gallery Milano, Corso San Gottardo 18, 20136, Italy, Milan.
2018
Awards
January catalog "Artists of Today and of Tomorrow "
2021
Education
Nikolaev art school
Ukraine, 1999
Exhibitions
January "Amars III" exhibition in January 2022. HubArt, Via Privata Passo Pordoi 7/3, Milano. Italy
2022
June Collective art exhibition of Russian and international artists | Russian Center of Science and Culture I Rome
2021
February Collective exhibition “ Something Beautiful “ Galleria La Pigna -Palazzo Maffei Marescotti
2021
April Rome Collective exhibition Gallery Ess&Rre-Lungomare Duca dealing Abruzzi
2021
September The "Art Space" Cultural Association presents the collective exhibition "DreamArs Il"
2021
June Vienna Contemporary art show Vienna, Austria Salmgasse 6, 1030
2021
October Florence biennale Fortezza Da Basso, Firenze
2021
October NY Artexpo. Lower East Side. 299 South Street. New York 10002
2021
October Dubai "Celebrating her"Art4u gallery 2020 November winning award "Artist of the future "
2020
february, Dolomiti Art Fair, Italy
2020
august, International Contemporary Art Fair Monaco
2020
October New York . Artios Gallery juried group show"Art of Being Alone"and publication in Art book
2020
november, Pavia Art Fair , Italy
2019
18/10/2019 - 20/10/2019 Carrousel du Louvre, 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
2019
5/10/2019 - 13/10/2019 Artparma, Parma, Italy
2019
3rd International Bienal de Arte Barcelona Meam Museum from 5/04 - 07/04/2019
2019
Context Gallery, Italy 2019 M.A.D.S. Critics Award Gallery Milano, Corso San Gottardo 18, 20136, Italy, Milan.
2019
M.A.D Gallery Milano, Corso San Gottardo 18, 20136, Italy, Milan.
2018
Awards
January catalog "Artists of Today and of Tomorrow "
2021
Press
september Publication in Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine /20 .Circle Foundation
2020