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Calma @ Jonathan Levine gallery, by Trismanco on Nov 18, 2011 15:45:26 GMT 1, Jonathan Levine gallery in New York presents their second solo show - Novo Asceticismo (New Asceticism with Calma aka Stephen Dotischinoff...
From the press release..
Jonathan LeVine Gallery is pleased to present Novo Asceticismo, new works by Sao Paulo-based Brazilian artist Stephan Doitschinoff (Calma), in what will be his second solo exhibition at the gallery. The show will feature canvases, drawings and multiples incorporated into a mixed-media installation and the debut of two new short films entitled Brilho do Sol (Sunshine) and Tudo รฉ Vaidade (All is Vanity).
Doitschinoff creates a unique visual language and style by embracing his eclectic influences. Themes in his work are inspired by an informed spiritual history and heritage, rich in symbolism and often accompanied by Latin text. In Novo Asceticismo (New Asceticsm), he reflects on the sacrifice and deprivation necessary for modern man to live purely, without feeling alienated or falling into vices, mental traps and social conditioning of contemporary society. He explores concepts constituting new forms of practicing austerity in regards to self-discipline in manners of sexuality and the body as well as contemporary Shamanism. The work is permeated by themes of Asceticsm, redefined to reflect political issues of our times.
To research for this exhibition, Doitschinoff traveled to Portugal, studying cultural festivals of the northern region and the traditions of caretos who wear Ibera masks. These ceremonies and masks were the artistโs main inspiration in Lisbon where he created an installation in the form of a temple to serve as the site for his performance piece, Briho do Sol (Sunshine), documented in a short film which will be shown for the first time during Novo Ascenticismo.
ABOUT THE ARTIST Stephan Doitschinoff (Calma) is a self-taught artist, born in 1977 in Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil, where he is currently based. As the son of an Evangelical minister, Doitschinoff spent his childhood absorbing the visual vocabulary of religious art. As an artist, he has developed his own unique language and style through imagery that creatively combines Afro-Brazilian folklore with Baroque religious iconography, as well as Alchemic and Pagan symbolism. Stephanโs street alias, Calma (Portuguese for Calm) is also a shortened version of con alma (Latin for: with soul). He has exhibited in museums and galleries in the US, Brazil and Europe.
The preview images look very special...
Jonathan Levine gallery in New York presents their second solo show - Novo Asceticismo (New Asceticism with Calma aka Stephen Dotischinoff... From the press release.. Jonathan LeVine Gallery is pleased to present Novo Asceticismo, new works by Sao Paulo-based Brazilian artist Stephan Doitschinoff (Calma), in what will be his second solo exhibition at the gallery. The show will feature canvases, drawings and multiples incorporated into a mixed-media installation and the debut of two new short films entitled Brilho do Sol (Sunshine) and Tudo รฉ Vaidade (All is Vanity). Doitschinoff creates a unique visual language and style by embracing his eclectic influences. Themes in his work are inspired by an informed spiritual history and heritage, rich in symbolism and often accompanied by Latin text. In Novo Asceticismo (New Asceticsm), he reflects on the sacrifice and deprivation necessary for modern man to live purely, without feeling alienated or falling into vices, mental traps and social conditioning of contemporary society. He explores concepts constituting new forms of practicing austerity in regards to self-discipline in manners of sexuality and the body as well as contemporary Shamanism. The work is permeated by themes of Asceticsm, redefined to reflect political issues of our times.
To research for this exhibition, Doitschinoff traveled to Portugal, studying cultural festivals of the northern region and the traditions of caretos who wear Ibera masks. These ceremonies and masks were the artistโs main inspiration in Lisbon where he created an installation in the form of a temple to serve as the site for his performance piece, Briho do Sol (Sunshine), documented in a short film which will be shown for the first time during Novo Ascenticismo. ABOUT THE ARTIST Stephan Doitschinoff (Calma) is a self-taught artist, born in 1977 in Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil, where he is currently based. As the son of an Evangelical minister, Doitschinoff spent his childhood absorbing the visual vocabulary of religious art. As an artist, he has developed his own unique language and style through imagery that creatively combines Afro-Brazilian folklore with Baroque religious iconography, as well as Alchemic and Pagan symbolism. Stephanโs street alias, Calma (Portuguese for Calm) is also a shortened version of con alma (Latin for: with soul). He has exhibited in museums and galleries in the US, Brazil and Europe. The preview images look very special...
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Calma @ Jonathan Levine gallery, by Harveyn on Nov 18, 2011 19:11:19 GMT 1, I have been waiting for this one for what seems ages. Very excited to see his new work.
I have been waiting for this one for what seems ages. Very excited to see his new work.
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