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ZOJA TROFIMIUK

Lives and works in Melbourne, Australia
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Volume and Space are concepts that have influenced my art. I am particularly ”A strong and emotional body of works is on exhibition at Hugo Galleries.
fascinated by their appearance in the human body. Trofimiuk steps outside herself and into the realm of the abstract and of the
I am interested in exploring dialogue: both internal dialogue which exists ancient. There are two distinct styles to be found in this work. It is either
within oneself and external connection which moves between two people representational, while imbuing the subject matter with a new delicacy or
or objects. My art explores “contradictions” which are attracted to each abstract, an emotional outpouring giving insights into Trofimiuk’s spirit and
other and create a new whole. The human figure appeals to me as an nature.
adequate form for expressing these ideas. Working with glass has given me In Greek Reminiscence, the male torso is captured with strength, feeling and
the opportunity to stretch the boundaries of these concepts to new limits, a deal of technical capability. Trofimiuk, though takes it further. Eyes peer
as well as offering me the joyful experience of playing with colour. out from the nipples-the most superfluous of all male attributes-hooded
I would like to concentrate my attention on capturing absence, an and angry, making the body into a face, the expression is one of potency
impression, commemorate memory, fleeing presence, give physical form and suppressed violence. While the torso itself is straightforward and no
to a spiritual value. The absence transferred into visual terms, long after it nonsense, the inclusion of the eyes is a surprising twist, that adds both depth
ceased to exist. In both instances, when working with bronze or glass, I and expression to the work. Slightly bizarre and whimsical, yet enriching
apply a casting technique called “Lost Wax”. the piece.”
Amanda Uhlmann, THE CANBERRA TIMES, 22.August, 1991

 STANDING, 1988 BRONZE 38X20 IN. /95X50 CM. (PRIVATE COLLECTION, AUSTRALIA ) SALLY, (TWO FAIR LADIES) 2002 GRAVERRE 11X15 IN./27X38 CM.
 TABOO, 2002 GLASS 21X8X9 IN. /53X20X23 CM. (SMORGON COLLECTION) (PREVIEW-TRUST COLLECTION )
LARGO, 2001 GLASS 26X8 IN. /65X20 CM. 

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