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The artist known as Ilya Yod (b. 1984) stands out for his innovative approach to painting, seamlessly blending traditional and digital methods. Focused on art from a very early age, Yod launched his career in the 2010s. Since then, he has explored various techniques and created over eight series of paintings and drawings that reflect his constant interest in philosophy, physics, and psychology.

 

His most well-known series, Figures (since 2016), features humanoid forms composed of multiple cubes, often represented in landscapes. The paintings showcase Yod’s mastery in visualising complex geometric shapes and a unique philosophical perspective on humanity. Another remarkable series, Skieshapes (2021), is a collection of white pencil drawings on black paper. The series is acclaimed for its сaptivating representation of clouds, blending figurative and geometric elements, and it encourages viewers to reflect on the nature of reality.

 

Ilya Yod has exhibited his work in over twenty art shows across Europe, including exhibitions like the Skurril in 2018 at the Marler Stern in Marl, Germany, the Sacred Art in 2019 at the Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Senlis, France, and the Hide and Seek in 2022 at the Skolkovo Innovation Centre in Moscow, Russia. While his art has received much positive critical acclaim and has been featured in notable art magazines such as Creative Boom and Aesthetica, few are familiar with the artist’s appearance, as Ilya Yod does not publish visual information about himself. Instead, he shares his story through his artist's journal, where, with poignant sincerity, he writes his reflections on art and life.

 

With a creative approach that continually pushes boundaries, Ilya Yod remains a magnetic figure in the art world. Celebrated for his innovation, versatility, and enduring contributions to art, Yod continues to develop artwork that, with its enigmatic visuals and layered meanings, encourages us to reconsider the world.

 

 

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Selected Exhibitions:

2022 Hide and seek | Moscow, Russia

Showcased acrylic paintings in a group show on the hidden and visible, curated by Mikhail Lipovskikh at the Skolkovo Innovation Center at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)

2022 Everplace | St. Petersburg, Russia

Presented a large-scale acrylic diptych (1.35 x 2.4 m) in a group show on the interconnections between the physical and virtual worlds, curated by Ana Belkina at the Third Place Gallery

2021 Art Russia 2021 | Moscow, Russia

Showcased three paintings at the prestigious Art Russia biennale, a renowned platform for contemporary art

2020 Cubeman | Moscow, Russia

Featured 14 paintings in a solo show on issues of humanity at the Zdes na Taganke Gallery

2019 Sacred Art | Senlis, France

Contributed paintings to a group show explored the contemporary interpretations of religious symbols and cultural heritage, curated by Marc Higonnet at the Saint-Pierre Church

2018 Skurril | Marl, Germany

Presented an acrylic painting in a group exhibition exploring eccentric and unconventional contemporary art, curated by Art Star Cultural Affairs Committee at Marler Stern Shopping Centre

2010 The Art of Opposition | Moscow, Russia

Contributed acrylic paintings to a group show at the Winzavod Contemporary Art Center focused on the vibrant role of painting in contemporary art. Curated by Vladimir Potapov, instructor of the Contemporary Painting course at the Tretyakov Gallery and the MMOMA