Das Manifest - A solo exhibition by Alexander Dik
NOTAGALLERY
12 APRIL – 20 APRIL 2024
Notagallery is pleased to present “The Manifesto”, Alexander Dik’s first solo exhibition at Notagallery.
In the exhibition "The Manifesto", Alexander reveals an explosive vision of art that rebels against the meek structure of the art world. His creations are a rebellion against sterile complacency, a vote for an exploration of extremes in order to find a new center through this intensity. Inspired by the unwritten rules once challenged by a German giant of the art scene, Alexander shatters the chains of narrative to forge it anew - a relentless effort to reveal the essence of what art is capable of in our age.
By shattering categorized thinking, Alexander positions himself against the vortex of the market that threatens to engulf art. His works are frontal assaults on established narratives - from the environmental crisis to the extremes of political ideologies - while posing deeply rooted questions about our existence. Alexander refuses to regurgitate what he is told. He digs deeper to uncover the roots of social issues, unlike those who readily swallow what is presented to them.
This critical questioning of norms is Alexander's way of seeking answers to the burning questions of our community - answers that sometimes deliberately remain as question marks. His artistic dialogue is characterized by the urgency that lies in direct action, away from hesitant deliberation. For Alexander, the act of creation is an immediate encounter in which hesitation and over-analyzing dry up the seeds for something new and innovative.
"The Manifesto" is therefore an urgent appeal and the embodiment of Alexander's firm belief in the power of art to initiate social transformation. This exhibition is a challenge to the viewer to venture beyond the visible and search for meaning in the depths - a declaration of war on art that changes, provokes and redefines.
"The Manifesto" rises as a passionate call for an art that is not content with the surface, but cuts to the core of society. It is a declaration for an art that not only asks questions, but also challenges the fundamental structures of our world - a call that forces us to reassess and perhaps even reshape the world around us.
Artist : Alexander Dik
Exhibition date: 12.04.2024 - 20.04.2024
Gallery Space showcasing 'Das manifest' solo exhibition, courtesy of Notagallery.
Gallery Space showcasing 'Das manifest' solo exhibition, courtesy of Notagallery.
Alexander Dik
Alexander Dik's artwork reveals a profound inner conflict. His works are a reflection of how pain can be transformed into transformative experiences, uncertainty acts as a fuel for creative expression, and beauty blossoms in the midst of apparent chaos. His images and compositions reveal a rich spectrum of shades and nuances, far from simple dualisms.
This inner conflict arises from his early years and adolescence. As a Russian-German, he found himself in an identity crisis both in the USSR and in Germany. In Berlin Marzahn he was confronted with social injustice and violence and learned violent dialogue as a survival strategy.
The path of martial arts proved to be a turning point in his biography. He became a successful heavyweight taekwondo athlete and successful entrepreneur. But the dream of becoming a painter remained omnipresent. Despite his inner urge and deepest desire to express and communicate through painting, Alexander had to practice painting secretly for decades and hide it from his more conservative environment. In 2019, despite all the headwinds, he decided to study art and thus “out” as a painter and artist.
Alexander creates impressive, colorful works. Complexity in material, expression and interpretation creates powerful, dense and profound works. The urge to create inner balance finds form in light, bright and single-layered works. The balancing act between the brutal expression of accumulated feelings and experiences and the relief of breathing deeply and relaxation is reflected in his works.
In his works of art, Alexander conveys that everything is in constant flux and is constantly changing. He sees painting itself as a continuous dialogue and challenge, while the viewers of his artworks take on the role of arbiters who judge their meaning. For him, a successful fight means facing his challenges without fear and giving his all, without winner or loser. So he struggles with his art every day.
Alexander is concerned with the actions that continue after our death, enrich society and keep us in the process of continuous change.
