Bulimia

2022, Print, Paper , Contemporary

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The work of Illia Todurkin is inseparably linked to the self-founded group SRZ (named after the Ship Repair Plant in Odesa, Ukraine, where the group of artists created a squat and a unique community based on the idea of "coexistence", which had traits of a sect, a family, or a mystical union, as described by the artist Nikita Kadan). The core of their representation was a complete detachment from the struggle for power in the cultural environment and a total avoidance of competitive relationships. Instead, the participants of this artistic movement were united by the attempt to simply "be", to exist in their natural vulnerability, integrating this into the specific technique of creating works, their plots, and images.

The fragile half-shadow creatures in Illia Todurkin's works are often deconstructed and exhibit visible signs of amputations and unions. In the work "Bulimia", a creature attempts to eat itself. These sensations arose in the artist as a result of helplessness in the destructive manifestations and threatening dangers brought by war, which repeatedly chased him throughout his life. He is originally from the Russian-occupied Mariupol, from where he moved to Odesa, and then to the relatively safer Lviv, where he continued his practice alongside other members of SRZ (subsequently creating new phases of the group’s existence — SRZ-2, SRZ-3, and SRZ-4, moving across Ukraine together).

The delicate contours in Todurkin's graphic works contribute to seeing the narrative as if in a phantom dream. However, the plot would define this dream as one filled with nightmares, which the artist experiences quite often.

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Digital original details

Format
Digital Original Standard
Resolution
400 MPX
Color depth
48 bit 281 Trillion Colors
Original file size
1879 MB DNG File

Physical original details

Country
Ukraine
Years
2022
- Styles
  - Contemporary
- Medium
  - Print ,
  - Paper
Physical canvas
42cm x 59.4cm
Framing
No framed

Illia Todurkin

Illia Todurkin is a talented Ukrainian contemporary artist known for his diverse and innovative use of materials and techniques. His artistic practice spans across a wide range of mediums, including drawings, paintings, and monotype prints.

Summary of Illia Todurkin

Since 2022, the artist has been actively involved in artist residencies and exhibitions, gaining recognition as a member of the OSRZ 4 Group in Lviv and the OSRZ 2 Group in Odesa. He currently resides and works in Kyiv, continuing to develop his artistic practice.

Biography of Illia Todurkin

The artist was born on October 25, 2000, in Mariupol, Donetsk region. He embarked on a journey marked by resilience and creativity. After finishing school, he relocated to Kyiv, where he worked extensively while gradually immersing himself in art. He briefly enrolled at the National Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture but left after six months.

Throughout his life, Illia has faced significant challenges, including persistent depression, and suicidal thoughts. He was sick a lot and suffered a certain number of operations. These experiences greatly affected Illia Todurkin's art.

Todurkin's paintings and other works have been featured in shows held in Kyiv and Lviv. In 2024, his work was presented in the "Preparing for Loss" Exhibition at The Naked Room Gallery.

Illia Todurkin's Famous Paintings: Exploring His Expressive Vision

The artist is a master of versatility, weaving together diverse mediums and techniques. Among Todurkin’s original paintings, one stands out: "Pasha Chechushkov" (2020), created using mixed techniques. Illia Todurkin's paintings for sale are available on the UFDA website.

Illia has also produced numerous drawings, including "An Owner" (2022), "A Storage" (2018), "A Copy" (2018), "No Longer Owns" (2022), and "Yourself" (2022), among others. Additionally, the artwork of Illia Todurkin includes a lot of prints, such as "A Barn" (2021), "A Diary" (2021), and "A Letter" (2021).

Illia Todurkin's Art Style

The artist approaches graphic arts and sculpture as practices for creating artifacts that reflect feelings or thoughts, possess qualities of memory, and become carriers of personal experience. Illia Todurkin also practices altering or enhancing space, creating objects and drawings from situations or experiences.

One of the artist's most recent exhibitions, "Preparation for Loss" at The Naked Room (2024), delved into his anticipation of losing his artworks and his development of a unique methodology for their preservation. He explored ways to protect his works from potential destruction. One method is the physical reproduction of objects as smaller replicas, reduced four times in size for easier storage and transport. Another method involves recreating the 3D sculptures in virtual space, allowing for interactive engagement and ensuring the works' survival in a digital form.

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