Two drawings in the Canadian literary magazine "dandelion"

Some wonderful news from Canada!

Two of my drawings are featured in the latest issue of dandelion magazine (“literature and art on edge”) published by the Department of English at the University of Calgary.

They are part of two ‘picto-poems’ (poems and drawings) created by me and Irina, with whom I have been collaborating for over a year now, experimenting in what I believe to be two congruent realms: art and poetry.

I’m thrilled to be able to see this work in print now, after having posted some of our work  online – it’s a nice change of medium and definitely something worth exploring once more!

Invitation to the Exhibition at Bethel Haus - Opening Night March 1st, 2011

 Dear friends:

Last week I've set up my newest art and graphics exhibition at Bethel Haus in Berlin.

It will open on March 1st, and I look forward to seeing you there - at the opening night!

The exhibition hosts some of my recent paintings and graphics.

For me, it was quite interesting to think through how I can craft a new ambiance for some of the themes that pervade my work, making use of the space and light at Bethel Haus.

Here are some images from this space, that I am glad to say, appears to wrap nicely  around the contours in my art- or at least, I think it does.

I look forward to friendly chat and a warm evening at the opening night, so I hope you can make it!

Tatiana

The United Buddy Bear Exhibition 2011 and The Bear Representing Romania

In this post I would like to talk about my latest creation for the United Buddy Bears exhibition 2011.

The bear that I created will represent Romania in the exhibition, and in putting it together I leveraged themes from the Romanian folklore. My intent was to bring these themes to life in a modern work of art.

Some key symbolic elements in the painting are:

1. The yellow background of the Bear figurine represents the wheat fields of Romania, traditionally considered as one of Europe’s largest grain suppliers.
2. The spirals that cover the Bear’s body are a universal symbol of life and in painting them I drew upon the motifs represented in the Cucuteni ceramics
3. The hunters with bows and arrows, the hunting dog and the stag are inspired by a royal arm chair that is found inside the Voronet monastery.
4. The wild nymphs are fantastic beings whose dance is another theme in the Romanian folklore (Jocul Ielelor).

 

 

Exhibition at Brose Haus - Extended till end of January 2011

My exhibition at Brose Haus has been extended till the end of January 2011, so if you have time during this holiday season, please come by to see it. 

Here is the description of the exhibition:

http://www.berlin.de/ba-pankow/presse/archiv/20100624.1005.300508.html

Angels in a Hand Caress - A Christmas Gift

I have created a series of angels for Christmas gifts. Each angel is a unique piece, made of ceramics, with a semi precious stone and covered by a thin gilded sheen.

The angel keep sake, is also known as  Handschmeichler in German (or hand caress, in my translation) - is made to fit inside a palm. As its title suggests the angel (a hand caress)  is meant to provide one strength and comfort at a time of stress, duress and anxiety. It carries with it an aura of peace and blessing. 

The angels make for a soothing, enchanting and wonderful Christmas gift and mini work of art.

 

Angels - Hand caress - Handschmeichler- Christmas gifts - for sale 

  

Angel- Hand Caress (Handschmeichler)
- Christmas Gift

Angel - Hand Caress (Handschmeichler)
- Christmas Gift

Angel - Hand Caress (Handschmeichler)
- Christmas Gift

Two Icons: An Archangel and Mary

Two of the icons on display at Haus Bethel are an archangel and a rendition of the Madonna.

The first icon represents an archangel and I believe that in it some of my interest in Rubliov's paintings transpires. 

 The second icon is a rendition of Mary. It represents my vision of  Madonna's acceptance of her responsibility and her destiny.

The Decorations at Haus Bethel

 Once per year, I have the honor and pleasure to put together a showcase at Haus Bethel on Andreasstraße  in Friedrichshain in preparation for Christmas. 

On display on the wall at Haus Bethel (above)  is one of my paintings that represents the Journey of the Magi. This painting draws its inspiration from paintings in Humor Monastery (a UNESCO site) in Moldova, situated in the north eastern part of Romania. 

On display in the show case are some of my recent religious paintings created using icon painting techniques. 

In February, Haus Bethel will also host my exhibition that is currently in display at Brose Haus in February.

I will post more pictures of these paintings and the religious artifacts inside the show case in my next posts...so check back soon.

Workshop on the Techniques of Icon Painting - Brose Hause, Berlin

Here some of the images from the workshop I held on October 5th, 2010 at Brose Haus, in Berlin on the techniques of icon painting. 

I had prepared extensively for the workshop for several weeks and I was a bit nervous as to how it will unfurl. Fortunately, we had a 'full house' at the event and it all went well.

"Three Pillars of Sacred Art"

For Press Release 

                                       Icon by Tatiana representing St. George

As part of the Showcase "Icons - Graphics - Painting":

A Lecture on: "The Three Pillars of Sacred Art"

by Tatiana Burghenn Arsénie

A Brose In-house Event at Küster-Palm-House

Using examples of images, the lecture by Tatiana Burghenn-Arsénie will present the motifs, techniques, color schemes and regional differences of icon painting.
The artist focuses on the sacred painting of her homeland, Romania, which has its own history and is characterized specific features.

Deeply connected with the traditions of Romania, the artist began painting after studying this archaic technique and reached a level of mastery in glass and icon painting.

Impressive in her art is the coloring of images that depict religious or folklore themes, which are rendered with in-depth knowledge of traditional techniques and color application.

Guests will have the opportunity to view the genesis of an icon.

The lecture will be held on
Tuesday 5 October 2010 at 16.00  o'clock in Brose House (Küster-Palm-House)

Address: Dietzgenstr. 42, 13156 Berlin. Railings: Tram M1 (Schiller Street), Bus 107: Stop Kuckhoffstraße.

The exhibition is open from  July 4th, 2010 to January 30th,  2011. Brose House is always open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 14.00 till 17.00 o'clock or by appointment.

End of Summer

And finally just like winter ended, so does summer – or almost - as everyone is getting ready for a new school semester.

I’m entering a busy period myself, so here is an opportunity for me to stop for a second, in this post, and to reflect back on my summer.

So here is one drawing from what I have been working on lately...hope to see you soon as I will continue to update this site.

Kunstkreuz 2010 Cross Art Project 2010, Bethanienhaus, Berlin - July 9 to 28, 2010 - Die Kunst der Krise (Art in the time of crisis)

Kunstkreutz 2010
Cross Art Projekt 2010
Bethanienhaus Berlin, Mariannenplatz 2, 10997

9-28  July 2010
 
The exhibition Die Kunst der Krise (Art in the time of crisis)  is showcased at Bethanienhaus in Berlin from July 9th to July 28th, 2010.
This exhibition, organized under the auspices of Kunstkreuz 2010 Cross Art Project 2010, assembles, in a magnificent architectural setting, several contemporary art creations.

The title of the exhibition invites a discussion on the direction, mission and the opportunities afforded by art in a climate of economic uncertainty.
Two of my works - a sculpture of a horse and a collage are part of this exhibition.

 Here are some images from this exhibition.

 

Sculpture by Tatiana Burghenn-Arsénie

 

Sculpture and collage by Tatiana Burghenn-Arsénie

 

Sculpture and collage by Tatiana Burghenn-Arsénie