Context
Modern interpretation of traditional folk crafts.
Skopin ceramics is one of the oldest and most famous types of Russian folk crafts, originating in the town of Skopin, Ryazan region. This type of pottery is characterized by complex silhouettes due to the combination of the forms of dishes with the figures of real or fairy-tale creatures.
The craft originated in the 17th century and is now regarded as a monument of folk art. Workshops where items are still made by hand using traditional techniques have been preserved.
The craft originated in the 17th century and is now regarded as a monument of folk art. Workshops where items are still made by hand using traditional techniques have been preserved.
Alexander Demkin has created a unique hero – a modern city dweller, stylized as Skopinsky ceramics. Thus, the ancient art craft gets a new sound thanks to the transformation that the artist introduces by combining it with “digital” artifacts of modernity.
- Alexander DemkinArtistEverything that has a modern appearance is directly related to technology and computers. And computers tend to fail and distort images.
The glitch effects and distortions used in the work symbolize the changes and evolution that take place in our world. At the same time, these visual elements resemble waves, creating new associative horizons and emphasizing the dynamics of the story's development. By actualizing the old artistic craft, the author opens new possibilities for perception and interpretation of traditions in the context of modernity.
In the mural, the artist used the image of a fish-shaped kvass vessel, one of the most famous subjects in Skopin ceramics
The image is applied to the wall of the Business Center, a multi-storey building with panoramic glazing. The reflection in the glass panels adds an additional visual layer to the work, enhancing the impression of depth and interaction of the murals with the surrounding space. The panoramic windows echo the smooth lines and soft colors of the painting, not creating dissonance, but rather complementing the overall image. This helps the mural to look like an integral part of the building, creating a unified aesthetic perception.
Skopin ceramics is one of the oldest and most famous types of Russian folk crafts, originating in the town of Skopin, Ryazan region. This type of pottery is characterized by complex silhouettes due to the combination of the forms of dishes with the figures of real or fairy-tale creatures.
The craft originated in the 17th century and is now regarded as a monument of folk art. Workshops where items are still made by hand using traditional techniques have been preserved.
The craft originated in the 17th century and is now regarded as a monument of folk art. Workshops where items are still made by hand using traditional techniques have been preserved.
Alexander Demkin has created a unique hero — a modern city dweller, stylized as Skopinsky ceramics. Thus, the ancient art craft gets a new sound thanks to the transformation that the artist introduces by combining it with "digital" artifacts of modernity.
- Alexander DemkinArtistEverything that has a modern appearance is directly related to technology and computers. And computers tend to fail and distort images.
The glitch effects and distortions used in the work symbolize the changes and evolution that take place in our world. At the same time, these visual elements resemble waves, creating new associative horizons and emphasizing the dynamics of the story’s development. By actualizing the old artistic craft, the author opens new possibilities for perception and interpretation of traditions in the context of modernity.
In the mural, the artist used the image of a fish-shaped kvass vessel, one of the most famous subjects in Skopin ceramics
The image is applied to the wall of the Business Center, a multi-storey building with panoramic glazing. The reflection in the glass panels adds an additional visual layer to the work, enhancing the impression of depth and interaction of the murals with the surrounding space. The panoramic windows echo the smooth lines and soft colors of the painting, not creating dissonance, but rather complementing the overall image. This helps the mural to look like an integral part of the building, creating a unified aesthetic perception.
Process
Art object form: mural
Style: realism
Material used: facade paint, aerosol cans
Style: realism
Material used: facade paint, aerosol cans
- Anna KoltyrinaExecutive ProducerMarking out the work took about four hours. It was cold! We were marking in the middle of October, the weather was rainy, it was cloudy and uncomfortable. But from the first moments I was impressed by Sasha’s professionalism, accuracy and genuine involvement. He worked practically without breaks, and next to him we didn’t want to notice neither cold nor damp. In the end, the whole team wore two jackets each, so we could be patient.
The process of marking the mural
The artist worked on the wall from a special tower. He first applied the main image to see the full composition, and then moved on to refining the details of the mural. Since the work includes many shades and color gradients, the artist created a small palette directly on the wall at the beginning to ensure the chosen color scheme was accurate.
Interesting facts about the job:
- It took 12 days to paint the mural
- 25 meters high wall
- About 25 liters of paint were used
- Anna KoltyrinaExecutive ProducerMarking out the work took about four hours. It was cold! We were marking in the middle of October, the weather was rainy, it was cloudy and uncomfortable. But from the first moments I was impressed by Sasha’s professionalism, accuracy and genuine involvement. He worked practically without breaks, and next to him we didn’t want to notice neither cold nor damp. In the end, the whole team wore two jackets each, so we could be patient.
The process of marking the mural
The artist worked on the wall from a special tower. He first applied the main image to see the full composition, and then moved on to refining the details of the mural. Since the work includes many shades and color gradients, the artist created a small palette directly on the wall at the beginning to ensure the chosen color scheme was accurate.
Interesting facts about the job:
- It took 12 days to paint the mural
- 25 meters high wall
- About 25 liters of paint were used
Author
- Alexander Demkin (Ryazan)ArtistAlexander Demkin is a street artist from Ryazan. The author brings elements of classical painting to street art. Through the depiction of people, their detailed portraits or abstract silhouettes, Alexander explores human emotions. In early 2020, the artist’s works were included in the "Encyclopedia of Russian street art".
Alexander Demkin is a street artist from Ryazan. The author brings elements of classical painting to street art. Through the depiction of people, their detailed portraits or abstract silhouettes, Alexander explores human emotions. In early 2020, the artist’s works were included in the "Encyclopedia of Russian street art".
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People who worked on the mural
Alexander Demkin
Artist
Anna Koltyrina
Executive Producer
Victor Dyuzhev
Technical Director
Maria Kochneva
Executive producer of the project
Maria Ushakova
Creative producer of the project
Polina Ej
Project Manager
Yulia Bulygina
Communications Manager
Ivan Fiev
Development Director
Anton Seleznev
Photographer
Roman Vlasov
Videographer