The exhibition titled *Wings of Motifs* will present the latest work of multimedia artist Erik Sikora, who lives and works in Košice, to the audience. It will be an extensive series of watercolours of various sizes, created specifically for this exhibition at the botanical garden in collaboration with the East Slovak Gallery.
Most of the watercolours will “grow and climb” in the butterfly greenhouse, as the exhibition’s title itself suggests.
Since—just like last year—this will be a dual exhibition, some of the watercolours will also be on display in *Moving Landscape* installation in the courtyard of the main building of the East Slovak Gallery.
In both spaces, the works will be exposed to more extreme conditions related to changes in weather, temperature, and humidity. Most of the watercolours will be mounted between panes of glass—allowing us to perceive them as additional greenhouses—though a few will also interact directly with the environment.
Erik Sikora is best known for his videos, music, and performances, but now he’s taken up painting and is really enjoying it. This exhibition will be a real feast for the eyes, and since Erik is more than just “Džumelec” (his social media pseudonym), it will also be a grand adventure—a journey to the centre of watercolour.
Exhibition dates:
17 July – 15 September, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The opening reception will take place on 16 July at 5:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you.
