A small pop-up presentation of Vladimir Kordiukov's works is currently on view at HOTEL&CAFE, Mauerstr. 68, Berlin, in the Mitte district. The presentation brings several works by Kordiukov into a central Berlin location and remains accessible to visitors of the hotel and café.
The presentation includes works from different periods of Kordiukov's practice, highlighting his use of pastel and watercolour and his distinctive approach to figure, colour, and urban space. Visitors can still see the works at HOTEL&CAFE during their visit.
Pop-up Exhibition, Hotel&Cafe Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany
Woman with Flute
Watercolour, pastel on paper, 50 × 34 cm, 1999
Description:
Woman with Flute is a delicate and atmospheric composition that merges elements of portraiture and abstraction. The soft pastels and watercolours create a dreamlike quality, emphasizing the fluidity of the subject’s form. The figure, adorned with a striking hat, appears immersed in music, her serene expression complementing the harmonious blend of cool blues, warm earth tones, and subtle pastels. The background, with its stylized trees and abstract shapes, enhances the ethereal mood of the piece, inviting the viewer into a meditative and poetic world.
Tea in the City
Pastel on paper, 43 × 34 cm, 2006
Description:
Tea in the City is a richly textured pastel artwork that blends still life and urban landscape elements. The composition features a warm, vibrant palette with expressive strokes, evoking a sense of harmony between nature and city life. The interplay of organic forms, architectural elements, and bold colors creates a dynamic and atmospheric scene, capturing the essence of an urban oasis.
Behind the Glass
Pastel on toned paper, 45.5 × 35.5 cm, 2006
Description:
Behind the Glass is a striking pastel work that plays with geometric abstraction and figuration. The fragmented composition, intersected by bold lines, creates a layered effect, as if the subject is viewed through a distorted lens or reflections on a pane of glass. The vibrant color palette of blues, yellows, and reds adds depth and tension, while the expressive rendering of the figure hints at an introspective or mysterious narrative. The artwork encapsulates a dynamic interplay between structure and emotion, making it a compelling visual experience.