Project "40х20х30" (1)

2022, Painting, Acryl, Oil, Paper , Contemporary

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The war has irreversibly influenced many Ukrainian artists. Among them, Sofia Holubeva, whose life is closely tied to Odesa, stands out for her unique focus on the changing landscape during the invasion. Her primary subject becomes the beach and the transformations of its “body.” For Holubeva, observing and documenting these changes is central to her project "40x20x30."

She captures how the perception of the shoreline shifts—from a place of leisure to a deserted, dangerous, and threatening space on the city’s map. Yet, it has been overtaken by others—wild plants that seem oblivious to the danger.

Interestingly, the project's title refers to the standard dimensions of carry-on luggage. It was in such a suitcase that the artist had to fit all her works. This left a mark not only on her memory but also on the pieces themselves, which had to be bent to fit the suitcase.

Kateryna Tsyhykalo

Curator, art historian, PhD

Digital original details

Format
Digital Original Standard
Resolution
400 MPX
Color depth
48 bit 281 Trillion Colors
Original file size
1668 MB DNG File

Physical original details

Country
Ukraine
Years
2022
- Styles
  - Contemporary
- Medium
Physical canvas
90cm x 80cm
Framing
No framed

Sofiia Holubeva

Sofiia Holubeva is a Ukrainian artist who actively participates in international exhibitions, residencies, art festivals, and projects.

Summary of Sofiia Holubeva

Sofiia Holubeva’s paintings have been exhibited in Ukraine and abroad. Currently, she lives between Berlin and Odesa.

Biography of Sofiia Holubeva

Born in 1997 in Odesa, the artist has pursued extensive artistic education. Since 2024, she has been pursuing Fine Arts at the Berlin University of the Arts. Previously, she attended the National Academy of Fine Arts, earning a master’s degree in Monumental Arts in Kyiv in 2021, and completed a Contemporary Art course at KAMA in Kyiv in 2019. Her early artistic foundation was laid at the Grekov Odessa Art College, where she graduated in Painting in 2015.

Her works have been presented in exhibitions across European countries, including Ukraine, Spain, Romania, Poland, Germany, Monaco, and others. Her paintings have been featured in prominent publications, including Mitec, NWZ, MorgenPost, Tagesspiegel, Monopol, and TAZ, among others.

Sofiia Holubeva’s Famous Paintings: Exploring Masterpieces

Her oeuvre encompasses paintings, drawings, installations, objects, videos, performances, and mosaics. Sofiia Holubeva’s original paintings include “Project "40х20х30” (2022), “Project "The Cloud" (2022), Series "Forms" (2022), “End of Anxiety” (2022), “Stone Block” (2022), and many more.

She also created a series of graphics “Forms” (2022) and prints on canvas from the Series "Those Who Are Running" (2022). Sofiia Holubeva’s paintings for sale are available at auction on the UFDA website.

Her series “40x20x30” reflects the challenges of today's period of adjustment while also showcasing the resilience to find solutions. As mentioned by Points of Resistance, the works are composed of pieces measuring 40 x 30 cm—the size of hand luggage. This format symbolizes how the artist had to condense everything important, including her artwork, when leaving Ukraine.

Sofiia Holubeva’s Art Style

She focuses on exploring the themes of memory, the impact of war on human life and landscape, and how digitalization affects art. The artist is interested in the concepts of home and connection and often involves her family in her projects. She examines the history of painting and its relevance in the contemporary context.

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