Marina Kiseleva
Russia Saint Petersburg,
Biography
Marina Kiseleva (b. 1981, Saint Petersburg, Russia) is a visual artist living and working in Barcelona since 2006.
Her work delves into the delicate balance between texture, form, and a subdued color palette, creating a subtle yet evocative dialogue between the tangible and the abstract. The artist employs a limited range of soft, muted tones, such as warm beiges, gentle pinks, and faded blues, to craft compositions that are both understated and deeply contemplative. Each piece features minimalist shapes that appear to float within the compositions, suggesting organic forms or fleeting, abstract gestures that evoke a sense of quiet introspection.
On the stitched cotton series, the surfaces are meticulously constructed with an assemblage technique, incorporating layered and sometimes slightly raised elements that add a three-dimensional quality to the work. The gentle folds, seams, and overlapping planes create a rhythmic interplay of light and shadow, further enhancing the depth and inviting closer inspection.
Through this nuanced and layered approach, the artist explores themes of subtlety and restraint, where the absence of overt visual drama amplifies the impact of the quiet details. The compositions invite viewers to slow down, observe the spaces between the lines, and engage with the gentle textures and subtle variations of the material, which may hint at concealed meanings or simply celebrate the beauty of form and texture. This series stands as a contemplative meditation on simplicity, offering a serene space for reflection and allowing each viewer to project their own interpretations and emotions onto the canvases, transforming the abstract into a personal narrative.