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Cristina Schek
Diving Upwards
2022

Name: Diving Upwards
Brand: Cristina Schek

$5,363.34List Price

About the Item

Cristina Schek Diving Upwards, 2022 Framed Archival Pigment Print Anti-Reflective Museum Glass Signed certificate of authenticity included. Framed: 64.5 x 54.5 cm 25 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. Unframed: 51 x 41 cm 20 x 16 1/4 in. Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs (#5/8) CRISTINA SCHEK b. Transylvania Cristina Schek is the photosensitive kind. She thinks in pictures; her imagination is always in focus. A Transylvanian Surrealist now rooted in London, Schek crafts conceptual work that explores identity and the nature of representation, with literature, films, and art history as her muses. Her true passion lies in storytelling—venturing into the unknown, layering, and crafting images into creative compositions. 'Diving Upwards' Series "Everything real begins with the fiction of what could be. Imagination is therefore the most potent force in the Universe. Imagination is 'Diving Upwards'! And you can get better at it. It's the one skill in life that benefits from ignoring what everyone else knows. Over the long term, the future is decided by optimists. To be an optimist you don’t have to ignore the multitude of problems that arise, you just have to 'Dive Upwards' and imagine how much your ability to solve problems improves." Cristina Schek "In my mind’s eye, I see carefully choreographed women and the sky-high lunar cycle of the Moon being celebrated. For (e)very good reason. The Moon’s gravity stabilises us. This image is an inspirational message; dream big and take chances. More than synchronised swimmers or water ballerinas, it’s Sisyphus rolling with huge stones as big as your troubles. Push giant rocks up the steep incline of life symbolising suffering, heaven forbid heaven bound, because you are strong enough. To wear a Titian-like shade of red swimsuit and bathing cap, a figure hugging skin-tight illusion of being naked, almost. Surely. Rise up, propel yourself high. Believe. Nothing. Nothing is in the way to stop you. We are all capable of being top flyers, diving upwards and flippin’ hell. Being over the moon… The saying “Over the Moon” is used to describe how it feels when feeling extremely pleased and very, very, happy. Skyrocket, soar, fly. The sky isn’t the limit, since man walks on the moon, right? Right! More than a picture-maker, Schek is a visual influencer." Estelle Lovatt FRSA Schek's portfolio is celebrated on a global scale, highlighted by prestigious exhibitions and art fairs such as the London Art Fair, Art Miami, NY Art Fair, LA Art Show. Her notable achievements include Young Masters Focus On The Female Art Created During Lockdown Award 2021 for her work 'Florence Lightingale', receiving recognition at Phillips Auction House with the BFAMI Art Exhibition 2022 and winning the W4 Fourth Plinth with 'The Ceiling In The Sky' monumental 4x4m public art installation in 2023. This prestigious recognition follows in the footsteps of Sir Peter Blake, whose artwork was the inaugural work on display.

Creator:
Cristina Schek (Romanian)
Creation Year:
2022
Dimensions:
Height: 25.4 in (64.5 cm)Width: 21.46 in (54.5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
More Editions & Sizes:
Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs Price: $5,363
Medium:
Archival Pigment
Period:
2010-
Condition:
Gallery Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: CrSch191stDibs: LU1528213750552

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