Kateryna Lysovenko Explores War and Exile in MAK Vienna Solo Show Borderland
At the MAK in Vienna, a solo exhibition titled Borderland showcases the work of Kateryna Lysovenko, an artist originally from Ukraine and now based in Vienna. The exhibition includes a selection of watercolors and paintings created specifically for this event. Lysovenko's art intertwines traditional painting methods with modern themes, exploring the interplay between vulnerable figures, mythological stories, and heroic narratives of war. Her work delves into the connection between the body and ideology, using art to reflect on experiences of war and exile. Viewing painting as both a social act and a political medium, she emphasizes exploration and inquiry over mere representation. The exhibition is currently on display at the MAK.
Key facts
- Kateryna Lysovenko: Borderland is a solo exhibition at the MAK in Vienna.
- Kateryna Lysovenko is a Ukrainian-born, Vienna-based artist.
- The exhibition includes paintings, some created specifically for the MAK, and selected watercolors.
- Lysovenko combines classical painting language with contemporary issues.
- Her work juxtaposes vulnerable bodies, hybrid beings, and mythological tales with heroic war narratives.
- She investigates connections between the body and ideology, making life in war and exile tangible.
- Lysovenko views painting as a social act and a political medium.
- She develops series of large-scale paintings.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- MAK
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria
- Ukraine