Yev Kazannik

Statement

Yev Kazannik is a visual artist whose practice primarily involves analogue printing techniques, sound, and wood. He holds a degree in photography from the London College of Communication (University of the Arts London) and worked as a commercial photographer for over 15 years, with his work appearing in publications such as the Guardian, FT, Wire, Wax Poetics, NME, XLR8R, and others. In 2019, Yev shifted his focus away from commercial photography and began exploring new analogue photographic processes such as collage, lumen printing, photograms, and more.

Yev’s work explores the human mind and its constructions, as well as the ways in which our environment and external elements affect our mental states. He uses exclusively analogue and camera-less techniques, often incorporating ready-made objects and reclaimed materials into his work. Yev’s art has been exhibited internationally and is featured in private and museum collections.

GlogauAIR Project

My art project delves into the concept of belonging, inspired by my own experience of relocating to a new city and country. By exploring shared architectural features between my home city and Berlin, my new city, I aim to create a body of work that reflects on how urban development and the presence of nature can affect our mental states. Through my creative process, I will develop a visual language that explores the complex mental constructs and connections that contribute to our sense of belonging.

As a visual artist, I am fascinated by the human mind and how our environment can shape our mental states. I strive to capture these nuanced and complex experiences through my analogue photographic processes and other mediums, utilizing ready-made objects and reclaimed materials to create thought-provoking and visually striking pieces.

Photography

CV Summary

Education

• 2005-2007 Photography | London College of Communications (UAL), London
• 2003 Campaign Photography | Westminster College, London

Selected solo shows

• 2022 Gravity that binds, GLS / London
• 2010 Selected Works Stroud Green Library / London
• 2008 Plastic People, Favela Chic / London
• 2007 46cm closer to heaven, The Very Good Room / London
• 2006 Heroes Now, DC / Kaliningrad
• 2005 Plastic People The Lincoln Lounge / London
• 2003 The Sky of London, Kyberda / Kaliningrad

Selected group shows

• 2023 The Immortal Week, Hoxton Gallery / London
• 2022 Visionary Projects, New York / Online
• 2022 Samsara (as part of 48 Hours Neuköln), FK-Kollectiv / Berlin
• 2022 Cluster Photography and Print, Oxo Tower/ London
• 2022 Final Show, Artele Residency, Finland
• 2021 Open Studios Show, BKN, Bjorko / Sweden
• 2021 Will We Ever Know The Meaning Of Objects, Gallery46 / London
• 2021 Apocalypse Biennale, Studio d’Arte Claudia Coròthroughout / Venice
• 2020 AOP Open, Association of Photographers / London
• 2020 In between, Kaliningrad Festival of Photography ФотON, Vorota / Kaliningrad
• 2017 The Hedge, Green Lens Studios / London
• 2013 Fuck Christmas, Hoxton Gallery / London
• 2011 Семь Я. Портрет – Автопортрет, House of Nationals / Moscow
• 2010 Krains Green Lens Studios / London
• 2009 Razz My Berries, Art out of a Gallery / London
• 2009 Luxury Goods – The Value of Art, Courtyard Theatre / London
• 2008 Portfolio, Association of Photographers / London
• 2006 Graduates Show, LCC / London
• 2006 Mini Print, ARTLINK, Centre for Community Arts / Hull
• 2005 Graduates Show, LCC / London
• 2004 The Art instead of Photography, Kaliningrad State Art Gallery / Kaliningrad
• 2003 Photomania, State Fine Art Gallery / Kaliningrad

Recognition

• 2022 Rock me, always, Anon magazine, Milan
• 2021 Pretty Red Dress feature film, unit photography/ London, UK
• 2017 Making Shapes Lighting installation / Glastonbury Festival, UK
• Perfect Space / Wax Poetics, New York, USA
• 2016 Gost Dog / Bonafied Magazine, London
• Victoria Centre Christmas Lighting Installation, Llandudno, UK
• 2015 Talking all that Jazz, 22a / Bonafied Magazine, London, UK
• 2014 Bodycode / Ghostly International, Berlin, Germany
• 2013 Open Heart Surgery, Hannah and The Heartbreak album artwork / Bristol, UK
• Florence and the Machine, NME, London, UK
• 2012 SunRa Arkestra in focus/ Shook, London, UK
• Juliet De/ Café Oto, London, UK
• 2011 Until Tomorrow album artwork, Zara McFarlane / Brownwood Recordings, London, UK
• Portable, Hit me with your rhythm stick, Electronic Beats, Hamburg
• A day in the life, album artwork / Shtetl Superstar, London
• 2010 Jo Thomas exhibition review / ICA, London, UK

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