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Yo\Ko + Ina

Bulgaria • 1981

Biography

YO\KO+INA is an artistic duo, represented by the artists Yonko Vasilev and Ina Vasileva. Both have their own prior history and trajectory of development on their way towards art but in 2018 they gather as partners in life and art. YO\KO+INA is a conceptual platform for contemporary art which features the duo's understanding of the so called 'trendy art' or contemporary art based on good international practices as well as modern trends in art and design.

Furthermore, the platform is an original attempt to overcome the gravity of the local and the predetermined visualizations and beliefs in an art defined by geographies. The influences and conceptualization of color in visual arts, the technological aspects of the object as a form of contemporary art, the incorporation of technologies such as LED lighting, kinetic movement of objects and the use of painting as a basis for art are an unusual drive for both artists.

Concepts and themes, based on the relationships between man and woman, love juxtaposed with daily chores and existence as a play of visual codes are all brought out to a sign and a symbol, combined with contemporary pop art and minimalist stylistics.

Nationality

Bulgarian

Themes

Decorative objects, Conceptual