The Role of the Landscape in the Collage: Connections in the Past and the Present

Abstract

The aim of the research is to throw light on the different meanings of landscape in the art of Sergei Sviatchenko with a specific focus on his collages. The methology of the research. Methods of art-criticism, historical analysis and interviewing were used as well asa comparative analysis of S. Svyatchenko’s collages with the European artists of the twentieth century. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the work of the Ukrainian-Danish artist Sergey Svyatchenko is being researched, which made a significant contribution to the development of the art of Collage Peace. XX – beginning XXI century The little-known pages of life and creative creation of the artist, sources of creative andspiration of Svyatchenko, influence and mutual influence of Ukrainian and European art of the twentieth century are introduced into the scientific circulation. Comparative art analysis of various series of collages of the artist and the influence on him of different artistic styles and directions of the 20th century are conducted. Conclusions. Childhood and youth memories play an important role for the art of Sergei Sviatchenko, as well as the influence from older generations of Ukrainian painters. This mood goes like a basic tune though his whole production however avantgarde this fantastic work really is in its rich, bright and visional conception. Recollection is an essential part of his visual baggage, consisting of elements from long time before and from recent day, personal life, physical landscape as well as contemporary art in different media.

Keywords

• sergei sviatchenko
• landscape
• collage
• recollection
• artist
• composition
• figure