TIMOFEY ILLARIONOV

llarionov is an artist with an architect’s training who describes his works as an intersection of graphic design, colour abstraction and mechanical drawing. The painting is just as important as its surroundings. 'The viewer usually sees a painting from a distance, so I always start with one symbol or a detail. I source these symbols from my immediate surroundings. It can be an object, a part of an object or even a silhouette. The canvas is also a symbol. It’s a rectangular shape that is the backdrop for my objects, and I explore their relationship.' Ilalrionov depicts typical scenes from daily life, as well as absurd events and made-up stories. He draws his inspiration from the 1990s’ aesthetics, the lives of common people, and the funny and the sad sides of contemporary Russia.

Selected personal exhibitions:
2024 Looking forward to looking back, Gathering gallery show-room, Moscow
2022 On bird rights, Supermetall, Moscow
2021 I SAW IT, New Sincerity Gallery, Moscow
2020 Rovesnik bar, Moscow
Selected group projects:
2024 Blazar Young contemporary art fair, Moscow
2022 Vacation, Serene Gallery, Moscow
2021 New Yearrr Art Market, Art&Brut Gallery, Moscow
2021 Blazar Young contemporary Art Fair, Moscow
2021 023Ч-Moscow-Paris-Berlin, ZIL centre of culture, Moscow