Artist’s Statement:

‘Psychorhythms’ was created in several stages with a combination of materials, mediums, and techniques - Abstract particles of colour on plastic, formed into chaotic figures, textures, peaks, and crevices, and finally captured on camera. As well as an experiment in using unorthodox materials – the statement ‘art as recycling’ informed my decision to use recycled plastic bags and sheeting – this project also serves as a reflection of the contemporary post-canvas artistic landscape. Although an art photography project, the photography element is merely documenting the unique and momentary undulations of the plastic and paint’s response to this. This project is entitled ‘Psychorhythms’ as it was created using very spontaneous expressionistic methods used to echo inner experiences and the ever-changing mood of the individual.

Karyna Aslanova is a Kyiv-born Ukrainian multimedia artist, director, and photographer. Karyna studied Theatre Directing at The National Academy of Government Managerial Staff of Culture and Arts, Kyiv, Ukraine and although photography is her principle medium, Karyna also uses video, painting and illustration, and poetry to further her exploration into a multitude of subjects. Karyna’s art photography projects often use other-worldly imagery to reflect modern social issues, with a vague but familiar base note perceptible through a haze of the strange and incongruous.