In December, 2014 Krisitna Art Gallery took part in the first Russian Arts & Culture Festival in Hong Kong FROM RUSSIA WITH ART.
This Festival is a cultural and educational event aimed to introduce Russian classical and contemporary arts to the Hong Kong public, celebrate the wealth of the Russian artistic and cultural heritage, and reinforce the reputation of Hong Kong as an international cultural hub.
“Sacred Art: Russian Orthodox Icons Exhibition” has more than 30 examples of Russian Orthodox and Greek Byzantine Iconography, including unique artworks by Yuri Kuznetsov and Marina Philippova were presented along with some works by contemporary artist Vassiliki Theodorakidi (Greece), photo and video material giving a glimpse into the history, philosophy and artistic work of traditional orthodox icon painting.
During Private Preview Exhibition Curator, Art Historian, Founder & Director of Kristina Art Gallery (Moscow, Russia) Kristina Kondratieva said: “Dear guests, ladies and gentlemen, we are very happy to take part in this festival “From Russia with Art”. I always want to say ‘with love’ and it’s not mistake because Russian Art and especially spiritual art, which I represent here expresses love. Love to God, to our friends, to our relatives and finally to everybody! In icons of kuznetsov’s style you will see a lot of small dots. They have different size, different color, but they look very harmonious together. Each dot in ornament image is a light of our souls. Nowadays it is very important to be able to find consensus. Art helps us. We all easily understand the language of art, the language of beauty, which art expresses. Art makes us kinder. From art we learn how to be compassionate. I wish a good luck to this Festival and all organizers. Sure, all of you will make your own amazing, surprising revelation through Sacred Russian art”.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Organizing Committee FROM RUSSIA WITH ART FESTIVAL Anastasia Katafygiotis, Anna Necludova, Natalia Gonzalez, Yulia Antishina and to all guests of the exhibition and lectures: «Orthodox icons: the history, meaning and spiritual significance» given by Rector of St. Peter and St. Paul Orthodox Church in Hong Kong Rev. Dionisy Pozdnyaev and «Kuznetsov’s Russian icons: Divine Light within» given by Exhibition Curator Kristina Kondratieva.
Икона Петра и Февронии Казанская икона Божьей Матери Владимирская икона Божьей Матери Иконы Святых покровителей Икона Архангела Михаила Икона Пантелеймона Целителя Икона Сергия Радонежского
Икона Иисуса Христа Икона Богородицы Икона Умиление Икона Семистрельная Семейные иконы Именные иконы Иконы Святых
This Festival is a cultural and educational event aimed to introduce Russian classical and contemporary arts to the Hong Kong public, celebrate the wealth of the Russian artistic and cultural heritage, and reinforce the reputation of Hong Kong as an international cultural hub.
