Technology has not only brought advancements in connectivity and productivity, but it has also allowed for new and never-before seen mediums of art. Enter the work of Russian artist Olga Fedorova. While trained as a painter, Fedorova now creates digital works that exist in dimensions that are both here in the physical world, but also exist in realms we cannot access. Technology is clearly a main focus, but the artist also explores women, social media and a wide array of cultural phenomena. We were first introduced to her work through Orphan Swords, as she contributed the cover art to the duo's latest release, The Rise of Liquid Alternatives, and we instantly had to find out more. Below please find a Q&A with the artist:
Saint Theresa
The Brvtalist: I would love to hear how you describe your current output of work. For me, I love the mix of digital art meets fashion photography and installation.
Olga Fedorova: I like to experiment with different media. Over the last two years I have increasingly used digital media for creative expression. The protagonists of my images are passionate, wild and strange women. They like animals and new technology.
TB: Tell us all little bit about your background. Do you practice in any other mediums?
OF: In Brussels I studied painting at the Ecole nationale supérieure des arts visuels de La Cambre (ENSAV), a leading architecture and visual arts school in Belgium, where I graduated a few years ago. I am a painter by education. My background is useful notably for issues related to composition and colour I guess.
Desperate Wives
TB: You contributed the cover art for a great new release by Orphan Swords . What is your relationship with electronic music and talk about a few other areas of inspiration.
OF: I do not have a particular relationship with electronic music, but Orphan Swords make unbelievable music. I am sure they will have a great future. What really inspires me is new technology, talented women, new knowledge, good art and wildscape.. but that could change, I suppose.
Brainwashing
TB: Have any of these images been presented in a physical space?
OF: I've just had an exhibition at Liebaert projects in Kortrijk. It is a fascinating place with wild birds and mushrooms all around.
TB: What's coming up next for you?
OF: A groupshow, "Form Cannibalism," at The Stable (Waregem), curated by Joachim Coucke.
Black Sea
The Brvtalist would like to thank Olga Fedorova for taking the time to speak with us. She is one of our favorite emerging artists and we look forward to seeing more.
-JRS