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MARIA KREYN - CHRONOS
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Ministry of Nomads Foundation presented Chronos, a solo presentation featuring the work of M.O.N. Artist Maria Kreyn. Organized by Maria Vega and M.O.N. Foundation, this collateral event of the 60th international art exhibition at the Venice Biennale was staged in the historic St. George’s Anglican Church and included 10 monumental new oil paintings. The space was activated with music and keynote speakers and panelists to immerse an audience into the world of Chronos.
Set against the backdrop of Venice—a city both steeped in history and on the frontlines of climate change—the exhibition challenged viewers to reflect on creation, destruction, and rebirth, mirroring our fragile relationship with the Earth. Kreyn’s otherworldly works capture a sense of collective anxiety in the face of extreme weather and climate change — a dazzling vision of a terrifying, looming, universal threat.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Maria Kreyn storm paintings vividly captures the essence of how art can transcend traditional boundaries to evoke deep, emotional responses. By removing the figure from her landscapes, Kreyn not only highlights the awe-inspiring power and beauty of nature but also invites the viewer to step into the scene, becoming part of the experience rather than a mere observer. This technique, where the landscape itself becomes the focal point, challenges the viewer to confront the sublime—those aspects of nature that are beautiful yet terrifying in their power and scale.
Kreyn's use of geometric lensed spaces introduces an interesting layer of complexity to the traditional landscape genre. This method could imply a structured, almost mathematical approach to viewing nature, suggesting that there is order within the chaos of natural phenomena like storms. It's a reminder of the dual nature of the world around us, governed by laws that can both create and destroy.