Andrii Liubov
Sculptor, director,
art engineer, artist
Born on September 26, 1969.
Graduated from the Odesa Ecological University.
Member of the Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine.
Founder of the creative association Public Art
.
Founder and curator of the Public Art Festival OD’ART
, supported in 2022 by the Goethe-Institut and the Embassy of Germany in Ukraine.
Founder and head of the public organization Bloom Art Workshop
, which focuses on transforming urban space and supporting and promoting the work of Ukrainian artists and sculptors, including internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Works at the intersection of various art forms to explore inner understandings of individual freedom through external artistic objects. The interdisciplinary nature of the works enables more effective communication of ideas to a wider audience.
Through the creation of cultural events and art objects in public spaces, explores the boundaries of thought and ways of breaking down stereotypes that exist in society’s perception of art.
“In my artistic practice, I explore the future of cities through public art.The foundation of my work lies in the realization of ideas across various disciplines and the creation of “urban myths.”I strive to understand the inner sense of personal freedom through external objects. By creating sculptures, installations, and performances in public spaces, I explore the boundaries of thought and ways to break down the stereotypes that shape society’s perception of art.”
“Bomb Shelter: Is Survival Possible?” (2023)
A documentary performance held in the bomb shelter of the Odesa Opera and Ballet Theater.
The art intervention “THANKS RUSSIA” at the biennale, supported and funded by the EU4Culture Mobility Grant Scheme for Ukraine, 2022.
Created four sculptures in the city of Odesa
Created collective projects
Two hemispheres: art & contemporary, 2019
Together with Olena Kovalchuk’s creative workshop and the Perutsky Theater-Gallery, the exhibition
“Two Hemispheres: Art & Contemporary” was organized and held.
As part of the exhibition, the first theatrical auction took place. The proceeds from the auction were used to support artists and actors.
At that time, the organizers decided to make the exhibition’s display permanent.
The Mobile Film and Video Art Festival “ZNYATO!”, August 2020
As part of the Free Arts Festival “Sunny Heart,” video art and films shot on mobile phones were screened in a beach bar. Three winners were selected and awarded vintage video cameras and diplomas. Other participants received certificates of appreciation.
Theater Museum (Perutsky Theater), 2020
Unlike other museums, here all exhibits can be touched by hand, and if you wish, even purchased. Each museum item tells its own personal story.
The museum is based on the collection of playwright and collector Andriy Liubov. According to him, the creation of the museum was preceded by a rethinking of the image of his hometown.
Odessa, 71 Kanatna Street
The exhibition “Eco-Plein Air” in collaboration with the charitable foundation “Serhiy Boholiubov Art Studio”, 2019
An exhibition of fantastic sculptures and paintings was held on Lanzheron Beach. Most of the works were created from recycled materials. For example, the sculptures were made from scrap metal, while ordinary cardboard—formerly used as packaging boxes—served as the base for the paintings.
The Free Arts Festival “Sunny Heart”, 2020
A festival on the beach between the 13th and 14th stations of Velykyi Fontan. Installations were exhibited, eco-plein airs were held, and artists’ exhibitions took place on the retaining wall.
Curator of exhibitions
– At many exhibitions, works are sold — providing artists with a way to earn a living and collectors with opportunities to find and purchase interesting pieces.
Why Exhibitions Are Important:
-Artists and curators showcase their works to the public to share ideas, emotions, and thoughts. It is a way of “communicating” with the world through visual imagery.
– Exhibitions promote the development of art — they introduce new names, inspire other creators, and create a cultural environment.
– Exhibitions become places for exchanging ideas, discussions, and meetings among artists, critics, and audiences. They often address important social, political, or spiritual themes.
– Viewers can learn more about the history, style, philosophy, and techniques behind the works. This deepens understanding of art and culture as a whole.
Exhibitions Created Using 3D Visualization
Artsteps – is an online platform designed for creating virtual 3D exhibitions.
It allows artists, curators, museums, educators, and other users to develop and publish their own artistic or educational exhibitions in a digital space.
Main performances
The implementation of such projects allows for the involvement of 15 to 50 artists each time, while the indirect audience of cultural consumers reaches up to 25,000 people through related informational events.
Director of short films