Andreii Kreminskyi
"Behind the scenes"
2025

Name: "Behind the scenes"
Brand: Andreii Kreminskyi
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About the Item

He painting "Behind the Scenes" offers the viewer an unusual perspective on a circus performance – from inside the arena, moments before or immediately after a show. Energetic and thick strokes of oil paint create a sense of movement and bustle characteristic of the backstage life of the circus. In the foreground, a large, round arena dominates, painted with broad, impasto strokes of white and light blue, conveying its illuminated surface. In the center of the arena, barely discernible outlines of props can be seen – perhaps stands or ladders, hinting at a recently concluded or upcoming show. Behind the arena, like a curtain, rise the bright red circus tents, painted with bold, impressionistic strokes. Their folds and drapery are rendered expressively, using various shades of red and orange, which adds dynamism. A bright white light bursts from under the tent, contrasting with the darker blue background of the upper part of the painting, symbolizing the magic and illumination of the performance itself. Around the arena, the silhouettes of spectators are visible, depicted in a generalized manner, without clear details. They are painted with quick strokes of different colors, creating a sense of a crowd watching the action. Above, against the blue sky, fragments of the circus tent structures and small flags are visible, adding to the atmosphere. Of particular note is the figure of a person depicted in the upper right. Their silhouette, painted in a dark color, seems to be observing the arena from a height, perhaps a circus worker, performer, or technician preparing for their work. "Behind the Scenes" is not just a depiction of the circus; it's an emotional snapshot of the moment when the magic of the performance is about to happen or has just ended. The painting conveys a sense of anticipation, energy, and the unique atmosphere of the circus backstage.

Creator:
Andreii Kreminskyi (1980, Ukrainian)
Creation Year:
2025
Dimensions:
Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Movement & Style:
Abstract Impressionist
Period:
21st Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Edinburgh, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1987216305182

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Andreii Kreminskyi

Lives in Kharkiv, where he was born in 1980 in a family of artists. In 1995, he graduated from the Kharkiv Art School named after I. Yu. Repin. Subsequently, he studied at the painting and pedagogical faculty of the Kharkiv State Art School, as well as at the faculty of fine arts of the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts (specialization — graphics, master's degree). He worked as a teacher at the Kharkiv Art School named after I. Yu. Repin. Since 2005, he has been a teacher at the Kharkiv Higher Art College. Works are available in private collections in Ukraine, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, USA, Israel and Austria. Participated in more than 40 exhibitions, including international, all-Ukrainian, regional and collective exhibitions. Has 7 personal exhibitions. The main artistic direction is abstract expressionism, the genre is symbolic composition. Participation in exhibitions. International: 1) 2003 r. – “4th block” (Kharkiv metro station, Moscow metro station); 2) 2008 r. – “Parade of Traditions” (m. Kharkiv); 3) 17-23 leaf fall 2009 - Ukrainian Week of Mystery (participant in the International Graphics Competition). All-Ukrainian: 3) 2000 rub. – All-Ukrainian exhibition dedicated to the Artist’s Day, Artist’s Budynok (graphics), Kharkiv; 4) 2000-2001 rub. - All-Ukrainian exhibition dedicated to the 2000th anniversary of the Nativity of Christ, House of Artists (graphics), Kharkiv; 5) 2001 r. – All-Ukrainian exhibition, dedicated to the Artist’s Day, Budynok artist (painter), Kharkov; 6) 2001-2002 – All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition, Budinok artist (painter), Kharkov; 7) 2002 r. – All-Ukrainian art exhibition, dedicated to the Artist’s Day, Budynok artist (painter), metro Kharkiv; 8) 2003 r. – All-Ukrainian exhibition, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the KHONSKHU, Budynok artist (graphics), m. Kharkiv; 9) 2005 r. – All-Ukrainian exhibition, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Peremoga, Budynok artist (graphics), Kharkov; 10) 2005-2006 – All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition, Artist’s Budynok (graphics), Kharkov; 11) 2006 r. – All-Ukrainian exhibition (graphics), Odessa; 12) 2006-2007 rocks - All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition, Artist's Budynok (graphics), Kharkiv; 13) 2008 r. – All-Ukrainian art exhibition, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the KHONSKHU, Budynok artist (graphics), Kharkov. Region: 14) born 1999-2000 - Regional exhibition, Artist's Budynok (graphics), Kharkov; 15) 2003 r. – Regional Rizdvyana Exhibition, Artist’s Budynok (graphics), Kharkov; 16) 2004-2005 - Regional exhibition, Artist's Budynok (graphics), Kharkiv; 17) 2006 r. – Regional exhibition dedicated to the Artist’s Day, Artist’s Budynok (graphics), metro station Kharkiv; 18) 2008-2009 pp. – Regional art exhibition “Art Salon”, Artist’s Budynok (graphics), Kharkov. Collective: 19) 2000 rub. - Kharkov State Scientific Library, Kharkov, Ukraine. 20) 2004 r. – collective exhibition dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Children's Art School No. 1 named after I.E. Repina, gallery "Maestro" (painter)", metro Kharkov; 21) 2004 r. – collective exhibition dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Children's Art School No. 1 named after I.E. Repina, Kharkiv Art Museum (painting)", m. Kharkiv; 22) 2007 r. – Pedagogical assemblies “Cameratu”, IX exhibition of creative workers, graduates and students of the most advanced works of the Kharkiv region, Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Art (graphics), m. Kharkiv; 23) 2007 r. – exhibition “Teleportation” together with A. Kutepov, gallery “Maestro” (painting, graphics), Kharkov;