Zinaida Kubar
Ukrainian artist
Zinaida Oleksandrivna Kubar (Ukrainian: Зінаїда Олександрівна Кубар; born 24 July 1975) is a Ukrainian artist and fashion designer who is renowned for her diverse philosophical works, which include films, installations, performances, paintings, and ornaments. In her works, she explores sensory experiences to analyze themes related to creativity and contemporary folk life in the context of the 21st century.
Early life and education
On 24 July 1975, Zinaida was born in Kyiv. In 1980, she studied under V. Levchyshyna at the Kyiv Art Studio and studied painting with O. Prakhova. She earned degrees in psychology and arts history from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in 2009, and the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in 2017, respectively. The Food of War counts her among its members. She worked at Marina Abramović — In Residence (Kaldor Public Art Projects) in 2015 as a project facilitator. The National Union of Artists of Ukraine and the Con Artist Residence from 2018 to 2019, in New York, are two organizations she belongs to.
Artistry
Zinaida explores themes such as feminine identity, societal norms, and the blending of tradition with modernity in her art, spanning various mediums including visual art, film, theater, dance, music, fashion, and NFTs. Her work, which includes over 300 artworks and 50 videos, focuses on mythology and imagery related to women's concerns, offering a unique perspective on cultural narratives and the human experience.
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