The artistic language of Alla Lipatova consists in blending reality and imaginary worlds with some magic. The exhibition features works created over various years, yet they are consistently united by the artist’s signature vibrant, rich colour palette, as well as the exquisite detailing of the characters’ costumes and settings. In their paintings, the artist masterly conveys theatrical atmosphere of a refined play, where every figure and object is endowed with an inner life.
The series of paintings dedicated to the theme of chess occupies a significant place in Alla Lipatova’s artistic universe. For the artist, chess is less a metaphor for a battle, confrontation or strategy than an embodiment of wonder. In their artworks, chess pieces come alive, transforming into characters, each living a life of its own, demonstrating their personality and emotions. Moreover, Alla Lipatova demonstrates a profound understanding of the history of costume and style across different periods, depicting gentlemen in dashing coats and tricorn hats, and ladies in elegant dresses and jewelry; every garment and accessory is rendered with historical authenticity and meticulous attention to detail.
The series of still lifes by Alla Lipatova deserves specific attention from viewers. In these pieces, inanimate objects, namely fruit, ceramics or flowers, are endowed with certain soulfulness and capacity for metamorphoses. Pleasing to the eye and striking in their decorative expressiveness, all these details carry a deeper meaning: through them, Alla Lipatova speaks of timeless categories, such as cultural memory, aesthetics, and beauty.
