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Le Grand Bleu is a project by Valentin Bakardjiev, a Bulgarian artist based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Our big blue planet, childhood memories, local culture and materials from around the world are the main sources of inspiration for his work. Delft blue and the rich indigo of denim as well the lunar cycle form the main influential components. The blue shades as reflected in the sky, the canals and the shadows in Amsterdam, are reminiscent of the dark side of the moon; a mysterious side of human emotion that takes central stage in this project. Going back to the origins of denim as well as to mediaeval Japanese indigo dyed working-men’s cloth, he puts his work in a new context of sustainability and multidisciplinary art. He creates his own inks and uses old techniques like Japanese shibori on large sheets of recycled,handmade and calligraphy paper. The resulting fascinating and unique patterns are the essence of the project. Let art happen; let it shape it self and just facilitate it. Valentin basically guides this process of synthesis and integration where ancient meets modern, denim meets architecture and craft meets art. An intrinsic longing for when the world was simpler and cleaner, shapes his thoughts on his production methods.
Original Created:2018
Subjects:World Culture
Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Size:10 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in
Size with Frame:15.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in
Frame:White
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships in a Box
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
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ARTIST STATEMENT As an artist I have always been inspired by cultures from around the world with the intention and ambition to connect them and show the world as a unity without borders. Within my work, I search for new and different ways to apply ancient techniques and crafts to create contemporary art that connects the past with the present. I was living and working in Bulgaria, Norway, the Dominican Republic, Italy (Milan) and now holding residency in The Netherlands (Amsterdam). In my career so far, I had numerous solo and group exhibitions in Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Sofia and Chicago amongst others. My work fuses traditional with the contemporary and The East with the West back together. Different Eras and communities in the world have in common that they all represent their local knowledge, customs and beauty in their own way. As they inspire me to make artistic research and work, I feel a responsibility to give something in return. Therefore, my work focuses on showing how cultures are connected by their effort of binding people, nature and artifacts together, making our planet a united place. Using natural, recycled and upcycled materials (even from my previous projects), and applying ancient crafts is putting my work in a new context of sustainability and multidisciplinary art. For most of my projects I research and apply techniques from an era when our planet was still clean. Focusing on the nature, framing the nature, and reminding us that we are part of the nature I am creating awareness on the importance to keep the planet clean. Cultural appropriation statement Cultural exchange and appreciation are core values for me as an artist. Learning to understand a culture that is different from your own is important to broaden the individual's perspective and connect with others. Developing the skill of cultural or cross-cultural competence is challenging, but worth the journey as it is an important way to provide an opportunity to share ideas, knowledge and cultural awareness. If you aspire to appreciate instead of appropriate, you’re already on the right track. I want to remind people to be mindful, still- do not stop being curious, keep learning and appreciating other cultures. Do it properly, with guidance and mindfulness and you will be the change needed to uplift, strengthen and amplify the world around us. My goal is to share ideas with others in order to help others learn more about the world.
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