09.07.2024
Denis Lotaryov
The water is the perfect place for me. I have more than 1000 dives under my belt. It is a way for me to find peace and quiet, to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Global synthesizer
I love scuba diving and being in the sea for long periods of time. Water is the perfect place for me. I have over 1000 dives under my belt. For me it is a way to find peace and quiet, to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. As an artist and diver with experience, I can study the element of water from the inside out. In the sea I create installations, test sculptures for hydrodynamics, paint oil studies, engrave etchings, make video and photo productions. Water is not a friendly element, one could say that there should be no human being in such a place. But thanks to technology, it has become possible. Land art is a good way to find yourself, to feel the power of the planet and realize that we are only guests on it.
Already on shore, I am thinking about how the modern world influences what I do. The visual arts have long since transcended the visual form of perception and have become broader and deeper. And this is not just due to discoveries in the world of art or culture, but to society as a whole. Now art is a Global Synthesizer. A great number of factors today shape and sharpen art, guiding it on an unknown path. These include technology, new speeds of communication, overabundance of information and consumer goods, ecology and climate change, rethinking gender stereotypes, expanding the boundaries of corporeality, as well as new scientific and philosophical trends that overthrow the established model of Anthropocentrism. Today art produces itself at high speeds, and soon this process will be without human participation. The modern artist can no longer be a recluse in his studio. Circumstances dictate that the creator must be a public figure or be part of a recognized art community - otherwise one can be left out of art history. It is also important to have a vision, a philosophy and, if possible, an innovative view of art. At the same time, be relevant and realize that the art that is popular and interesting to the mass audience is not always the right one. Perhaps the viewer doesn't know what he or she wants.
Yes, the tasks have become more complex, but the role of the artist remains the same - to shape a new reality.
The Global Synthesizer is a machine that grows every day with new media, meta-universes, AI software, etc. And sometimes it seems to me that the artist no longer controls anything. This machine is not evil, it's a given, but you have to be careful - it can rob you of your individuality. Only knowledge of the processes in society and current art will help you avoid this.