Art Installation by Maksim Chernykh "MODERN SLAVERY"

LOVE LIBERATION, Exhibition by Marat Mukhonkin

Berlin, GERMANY — August 26, 2019 — PURPLEHAZE FASHION & ART

MAGAZINE in partnership with PATRICK HELLMAN SCHLOSS HOTEL proudly

presents a debut exhibition of an emerging artist, Maksim Chernykh. An art

installation entitled Modern Slavery opening to the public September 26,

2019. The project reflects the artists idea of the difficulties of the modern

world, on how people find it diffuclut to drop their duties and snackles and

follow thier inner voice and dreams so they can be happy. Artist, Maksim,

about his idea behind his installation -“ Many of my friends

and acquaintances spend most of their time at work, with short breaks for

vacations and, if they’re lucky, weekends. It applies to everyone, regardless

of whether they earn a lot and have a very good income, or can scarcely live

on it. Whether rich or poor, modern people are sinking into work, doing as

many projects as possible, dedicating every minute of their time to making

money. We, people of the 21st century, think naively, there is no more

slavery; but almost every one of us is tied up. They are invisible shackles,

but their burden is heavy. The modern rhythm decreases our alertness, we

have to hurry, work, do, do. We do not need a guard with the whip, no, there

are unpaid bills, loans, mortgages, debts, etc. That scares us, we are afraid

to quit work that we do not enjoy, to take time out and the heart and let the

soul decide what we should do as a profession.

This vicious circle of life I want to represent with my art installation.

ABOUT the ARTIST

Maksim Chernykh was born in Russia in 1988 and studied costume design at

the Moscow College of Arts and Industry and completed his studies in 2014

with a Bachelor of Design with distinction. During his studies he was able to

create complete looks. His collections have always been characterized by

creativity and theatricality, as interesting paintings, architecture and artwork

have always inspired him. In 2014, he participated in Moscow Fashion Week

with his collection. In the same year he won the first place in the competition

for young designers. In 2015 he decided to move to Germany in order to

develop professionally. In 2017 he started his studies at the TU Berlin

master’s program Bühnenbild_Szenischer Raum. In 2018 he took part in the

exhibition at the TU with his installation. In 2019 he designed sets and

costumes for the production of „Die Fledermaus“ by Strauss at the Academy

of Music Hanns Eisler in Berlin.

Art Installation by Maksim Chernykh „MODERN SLAVERY“