Chiaozza
Prymachenko
The first project in Ukraine by the internationally acclaimed artist duo, CHIAOZZA — 7 pneumatic sculptures dedicated to the work of Maria Prymachenko.
ABOUT CHIAOZZA
CHIAOZZA is a New York-based artist duo consisting of Adam Frezza and Terri Chiao.
Their works are featured in public spaces and galleries across New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Houston, and Montreal. They have also held exhibitions in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, South Korea, China, Mexico, Taiwan, and Japan. In 2017, CHIAOZZA became stars of one of the world’s largest music festivals, Coachella — their massive installation Garden became an iconic landmark in Indio, California. The artists are known for collaborations with major global brands, including window displays for Hermès, capsule collection for IKEA, and installations for Nike.
CHIAOZZA’s work is a tribute to Maria Prymachenko’s art. The 7 pneumatic sculptures, ranging from 3 to 7 meters in height, reinterpret iconic images from her paintings: the red flower, pea plant, tree, sunflower, bird, blue beast, and yellow beast.
The installation is accompanied by interactive audio pieces about Maria Prymachenko.
ABOUT PRYMACHENKO
Maria Prymachenko was a Ukrainian artist and a representative of naive art. She was awarded a gold medal at the 1937 International Exhibition in Paris. In May 2022, her works were featured in the main program of the Venice Biennale, and leading global media outlets such as The Guardian and The Times wrote about her art. In recent years, Maria Prymachenko’s works have been exhibited in museums across the USA, Sweden, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, Lithuania, and Finland.
AVRORA X UKRAINE WOW
Inspired by Maria Prymachenko’s art, Ukraine WOW’s strategic partner — the Avrora multimarket chain — has created a limited edition collection in collaboration with the Prymachenko Family Foundation and the CHIAOZZA artist duo.
The exclusive collection will be available starting September 25 at Avrora’s flagship store on Kontraktova Square, as well as at the Ukraine WOW exhibition. All proceeds from sales will support Ukrainian museums.
“Ukrainian businesses must invest in Ukrainian culture because it is one of the strongest forces, both within Ukraine and internationally. We have so much to be proud of and many stories to tell. We were the first to believe in the idea of collaborations between global stars and Ukrainian artists, and we are excited to present this installation, which will also be showcased at the Ukraine WOW exhibition dedicated to Ukraine,” says Polina Lendel, Brand Director of the Avrora multimarket chain.