by Marta Martynova, Stan Van Steendam
In Good Shape is a unique proposal highlighting the work of two abstract contemporary painters: Marta Martynova (b. 2000, Russia) and Stan Van Steendam (b. 1986, Belgium). The first one is approaching a light and dynamic lyricism while the second one is challenging the new sculptural language of geometry. Both of them are making the bridge between the Modern era of abstract painting and the nowadays trends.
While the practice of Marta Martynova embraces the legacy of Helen Frankenthaler, Joan Mitchell or Lee Krasner, Stan Van Steendam work could be assimilated to Frank Stella, Sean Scully or the pastel palette of Tom McGlynn. The intention behind In Good Shapes is to offer the audience a fresh and brand-new approach of abstract painting and presenting two...
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Marta Martynova (b. 2000, Saint Petersburg, Russia) is an artist, designer, and art director. She studied at the Faculty of Design at Saint Petersburg State University (Bachelor and Master) and at School of Design, Art Direction for Cultural Institutions at Moscow HSE University (Master).
Marta’s oeuvre focuses on emotions, feelings and meanings, working primarily in painting and graphic art. Her practice engages with legacy of abstraction, exploring how color and form shape emotions and lived experiences. A recurring focus is aesthetics of impossible forms and the...
Stan Van Steendam (b. 1985, Belgium) holds a BA and MA in Visual Arts from Luca School of Arts, Ghent, Belgium.
His artistic oeuvre stands as an enigma, challenging established notions and inviting a departure from conventional ideas. His poetic and visceral creations defy reality, resulting in delicate sculptural skill and subtle monochromatic exploration. His research, rooted in intuition,...
