PLENTY OF FISH

Kirillove's latest exhibition offers a profound exploration of the symbolic power of fish, guiding viewers through a world where fish swim against the current, drawing oxygen from the water. This imagery serves as a multidimensional symbol, embodying resilience, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of life. The fish, a metaphor for spiritual and existential quests, becomes a vehicle for delving into the deeper layers of human experience, navigating life's challenges to find meaning and adaptation.
Raised in Vladivostok, Kirillove's deep connection with the ocean, born from her upbringing by the Pacific, profoundly influences her art. This connection, mirrored in the works of international contemporary artists like Yayoi Kusama and Damien Hirst, underscores the ocean's infinite, mysterious nature as a source of spiritual and symbolic inspiration. Kusama's exploration of themes like life and death and Hirst's use of fish as a symbol of mortality and time both resonate with Kirillove's use of the fish as a bridge between the tangible and the mystical. This shared connection to the sea weaves through their art, creating a rich tapestry of meaning that resonates on a deeply human level.
In Kirillove's work, the fish transcends its natural form, embodying life's tenacity and the multidimensional journey we all undertake, compelling us to continuously swim against life's currents and find sustenance in the most unexpected places.