Oleksiy
Koval
LOORE
Narva
Art
Residency
07.06 –
08.08
2026
We’re excited to announce that the Narva Art Residency has selected Oleksiy Koval for a fully-funded, 2-months-long residency as part of the LOORE Residency for Ukrainian Artists funding.
Unit, beat and rhythm give form to the application of colors on a surface. The basic unit defines the size of each type of mark on the surface. 1 is the smallest size of a mark, 2 is twice as big, 3 is three times as big and so on… If beat is a time grouping of touches on the surface, rhythm is an accentuation within the beats. A fixed sequence of units during a single entry is a rhythmical motive. The division of the surface and the procedure of movement while painting can be written down with the help of certain signs and symbols. And so THE BEAUTIFUL FORMULA LANGUAGE was created. This language allows us to understand the procedure of the compositions, to realize the compositions and to create new ones.
During the stay in Narva Art Residency, Oleksiy will realize and exhibit new compositions on site using both analog and digital means. In addition, he would offer seminars, readings, live painting performances as well as workshops on contemporary visual composition.
The project is funded by the Nordic Culture Point (1/24 Additional funding for artist residencies to support Ukrainian Artists, project ID34149).
Oleksiy Koval 