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The Ukrainian Institute of America has held the first U.S. exhibition of Ukrainian artist Michael Murphenko, “HILISM”. The exhibition has been comprised of 50 uncomfortable oils and graphics, displaying blinding color and iconic subject matter.
The opening reception, with the artist in attendance, has been held at the Ukrainian Institute (2 East 79th Street, New York) on Thursday, May 17th. The exhibition has run through to June 10th, 2007. A 200 page catalogue accompanies this exhibition. Murphenko’s HILISM it’s not just the negation of nihilism. Derived from the Latin "little thing" or "trifle", it stands for "something". HILISM is the philosophy of the nucleus - no matter how small or difficult to see, it is the only thing that makes sense. Michael Murphenko (Murphy) was born in Scotland, grew up in Australia, studied art in Belgium, fell in love in Germany. Fell in love with a Ukrainian girl, and later – with Ukraine. Fell in love so strongly, that he took the pseudonym Murphenko, opening his soul forever to the alive and generous metaphysics of the Ukrainian land. Combined with the European school of art, this added to Michael’s artistic style a unique intonation – at the same time intellectually convincing and sensual. A 200 page catalogue has accompanied this exhibition. This exhibition has been supported by FOLGAT AG and Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the UN Consulate General of Ukraine in New York. |
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