folio Photo

CLOSE

Not us, not us, but your name...

Several lines should be devoted to the basic meanings of conceptual symbolism, as a phenomenon that is quite new in world art practice, and, therefore, complex in understanding. First of all, it should be noted that this point of view is purely individual and, to some extent, lopsided, since it reflects a view of one of the aspects of human activity, namely painting. At the same time, it is impossible to ignore the general philosophical nature of this topic in connection with the pervasive influence of the art of painting on the consciousness of both the individual and society. We have already emphasized the conceptual nature of any type of human creativity, as well as any course of painting, whether classical or modern, as well as the protective-conservative function of human thinking, as one of the aspects of development. Development and progress must be distinguished, for regressive development, accompanied by the loss of certain functions, was also a fact.

That is why it is impossible to understand whether the point of view of painting of conceptual symbolism, and the whole of modern art as a whole, is a progressive or regressive phenomenon, but it is impossible to deny the presence of development in such ideas. The images of conceptual symbolism are based not so much on the experience of yesterday as on the symbols of the day of tomorrow, and only the clouding of our perception and our consciousness prevents us from discerning. In today's world, thinking, as a distracted and individual ability to find similarities in various things and a difference in things similar, is increasingly replaced by a specific collective ability to perform arithmetic and algebraic actions. What we regard as the apparent triumph of individuality and personality, sometimes is the properties of the crowds. The art loses its philosophical component and turns into an entertainment industry. However, this semantic load - albeit for the chosen - is trying to convey the painting of conceptual symbolism.

Quoting for and against is pointless in this short essay, but it is worth repeating the basic principles of the art of conceptual symbolism:

Everything happens according to the Will of the Creators. However, according to the laws of physics, chemistry and mathematics. And the lack of answers only indicates the imperfection of the questions.

The Creator's fishery is unlimited, but the immense cannot be embraced. Which does not mean the futility of knowledge, but explains its limits.

The Creator created Man in his image and likeness. As well as everything that exists.

There is no difference in the name of the Creator and the name of the All-forming Idea is indifferent.

Circular forms of painting often act as conceptual symbols of the two-dimensional world. The circle is a sign of constancy and unity - peace and movement.