An exhibition by Ukrainian artist Boris Firtzak has opened at kmbs — «‎Loneliness as a Festive Moment».

Curator and art historian Diana Klochko discusses the concept of the exhibition:

«Christmas and New Year holidays are associated with a series of noisy celebrations in the realm of nativity scenes, costumes, choral singing, feasting of continuous banquets, with a mix of traditions from different peoples, times, and confessions. In the kmbs space, a different concept is realized: selected paintings by Boris Firtzak are displayed in several rooms, where the moment of silence is contemplated rather than collective merriment. Silence, filled with intense color, solitary objects — a string of lanterns, crumpled tablecloths, fruits or desserts on the table — and the impression that the guests have left, leaving the hosts to rest alone with the holiday, which continues in flowing privacy».

Boris Firtzak works in the genres of painting, graphics, scenography, architectural design, as well as a film and theater artist. Since 2006, he has been a member of the All-Ukrainian Creative Union «BJ-art», and in 2014 he joined the artistic association of Kyiv artists «Blue October».

The uniqueness of the artist's style lies in the extraordinary attention to detail and their meticulous selection, which allows the creation of a work in the preferred genre based on visual and semantic nuances and cultural associations.

Boris Firtzak's works are preserved in the Museum of Outstanding Figures of Ukrainian Culture (Kyiv), the State Museum of Theater, Music, and Cinema Arts of Ukraine (Kyiv), the Mazoch Foundation (Lviv), the M. Voloshin House-Museum (Koktebel), in private collections in Ukraine, Poland, Austria, Denmark, USA.

At kmbs, the artist's works can be viewed at Illinska Panoramic, Ideas Gallery, Transformation room from November 14 to January 21.

Also, on November 29, an open curator's tour with Diana Klochko will take place as part of the exhibition.

Reflecting on the Moment of Silence During the Holidays: Boris Firtzak's Exhibition Opens at kmbs