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Artist Statement:
Lira Kay’s paintings are
rooted in deep reflectiveness,
and it is of significance that
her educational background
includes the study of
Psychology. She also uses
meditative techniques to evoke
the deep energies which
underpin her work,
particularly her graphics.
The viewer will be struck by
the boldness and freedom of
her canvases. Influenced by
Kandinski, her paintings show
a vibrant appreciation of the
power of colour to communicate
energy.
Her work is largely abstract
or semi-abstract, and often
centres on archetypal images,
sometimes with a Shamanic
influence, sometimes acting
like mandalas or Russian
icons, providing a meditative
focus for the viewer.
As well as abstract paintings
there are representational
works inspired by traveling.
Her abstract paintings are
like snapshots of inner life,
reflections on key experiences
and feelings everyone goes
through. They start you
thinking and feeling. They
bring in the most intimate
feelings to do with the
spiritual, moral and physical
aspects of our lives.
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Artist Exhibitions:
Next coming exhibition in
Marseille Project Gallery
from 18-21 September 2008
"Housewarming".
Party - 20th September
18.00.
Exhibition of painting,
sculpture and short film
screening
curated by Lira Kay, Daniel
Kanaan, Kerry Bowldry.
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Artist Reviews:
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Commissions:
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Lira Kay Biography:
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Age
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36
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
3
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| Religion |
Russian Orthodox |
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| Education |
Graduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Film, music, traveling |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Other
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Bauhaus School - (1919 - 1933)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Kandinski
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| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Lira Kay was born in St Petersburg. Before moving to England, as well as studying Art, she graduated as a psychologist and teacher and also worked for a local television company as a news reporter and presenter.
She has actively participated in several art projects, including workshops, teaching Art and exhibiting in Contemporary Art galleries and museums in Estonia, England and France. Lira is represented by galleries in London, York and Barcelona. She have won the Regional Prize for East Anglia at The Discerning Eye Exhibition at The Mall Gallery in 2005 in London. Had been working in Kensington and Chelsea College studios in 2006-2007. Sins March 2008 lives and works in Marseille, France. Now establishing a studio-gallery Marseille Project Gallery with regular exhibitions of painting, sculpture and film screenings.
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