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Alexandra Oza | |
|---|---|
| Олександра Захарова | |
| Born | Zakharova |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer, Painter |
| Website | https://www.alexandraoza.com/ |
Alexandra Oza (born Alexandra Zakharova) is a French-Ukrainian artist and photographer. She is recognized for her environmental-themed works that combine analogue photography, painting, and other media. Her art explores the tensions between modern life and nature, highlighting social issues such as urbanization, environmental degradation, and global conflict.
Background and Early Career
[edit]Alexandra Oza was born in Slavutych, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. She was introduced to analogue photography at the age of 6, influenced by her father, who taught her composition and photographic techniques.[1] Her first camera, a Zenith, was used for over 10 years before she upgraded to a Hasselblad in 2009. By 2012, she had transitioned to an Olympus OM-1N MD, a vintage camera previously used by police to document crime scenes.[2]
Oza studied at the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, where she expanded her skills to include music, painting, and filmmaking. Inspired by her travels to over 40 countries, her art combines diverse mediums to reflect on the world.[3]
Photography
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Oza is known for her use of traditional analogue techniques, particularly double exposure photography, which she manually executes without automated adjustments. This technique allows her to juxtapose contrasting themes such as nature versus urbanization, society versus the environment, and wealth versus poverty.
The resulting images create a surreal, dreamlike effect that invites viewers to reflect on contemporary issues like environmentalism, urbanization, and societal inequalities. Oza explains her approach: “I work like a social researcher, seeking contradictions in society. By combining subjects in conflict, I aim to spark social reflection.”[3]
Oza 's method often involves capturing 36 photos in one country, traveling to another, and then reloading the film to capture another 36. This technique symbolizes the interconnectedness of global challenges and the enduring impact of human activity across different cultures and environments.[1]
Transition to Art
[edit]In 2015, Oza received a grant to study the Sociology of Art at École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) in Paris. This experience marked her transition from photojournalism to full-time artistic expression. Motivated by a desire to address social and environmental issues through visual media, Oza now focuses on pressing global challenges such as sustainability, urbanization, and the impacts of conflict on communities.[4]
Education and Teaching
[edit]Since 2019, Oza has also been dedicated to education, teaching Networking courses at Sorbonne University in Paris. She is fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Ukrainian, with knowledge of Czech, reflecting her cosmopolitan background and commitment to sharing her knowledge globally.[4]
Painting
[edit]Alongside photography, Oza also creates abstract oil paintings. Her work incorporates dry plants and epoxy resins, often evoking themes of nature and the passage of time. Her paintings are influenced by her interest in environmental sustainability, as well as her broader artistic exploration of contrasts.[1]
Exhibitions
[edit]- 2019 – "Love Nature" (With Sophie Dressler, Paris, France)[5]
- 2022 – "Les destins, Galerie Fil Rouge" (Paris, France)[6]
- 2022 – "L'Art pour la Paix" (Galerie des Femmes, Paris, France)[7][8]
- 2023 – "Seasons" (The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Glasgow, Scotland)[9]
- 2023 – "Créatrices d’hier et d’aujourd’hui" (Musée des femmes, Paris, France)[10]
- 2024 – "Flow of Meanings" (Galerie Lurago, Czech Republic)[11][1]
- 2024 – "Résonance de l'âme" (Galerie "Les Vitrines" des Arches Citoyennes, Paris, France)[4]
- 2024 – "Slava Ukraini" (Galerie des Femmes, Paris, France)[12]
Recognition and Peace Work
[edit]In addition to her artistic career, Oza is a former UNESCO delegate for education and sustainable development.[8] She has worked on several international peace projects and is currently affiliated with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP). Her work frequently addresses human rights, ecology, and the impacts of conflict on society.
Oza 's 2022 exhibition, "L'Art pour la Paix", held at the Espace des Femmes in Paris, focused on peace and the paradoxical dualities found in the context of human suffering and resilience.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Voyage au cœur de l'humanité avec Alexandra Oza". revue:nøx. 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Alexandra ZAKHAROVA Témoin de son temps". OPENEYE, le regard d'aujourd'hui sur la photographie (in French). 2020-04-06. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ a b Wtulich, Jodie (2020-04-30). "Film 35 mm : les mondes en transparence d'Alexandra Zakharova". Phototrend (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ a b c Kussatz, Simone Suzanne. "Ukraine: An interview with Alexandra Oza". blogs.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Vernissage "Love Nature"Alexandra Zakharova(OZA)/Sophie Dressler | Paris Dépêches". OpenAgenda (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Exposition Les Destins : OZA - Galerie Le Fil Rouge | L'Officiel des spectacles". www.offi.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ CT-AP (2022-06-22). "Art pour la paix, exposition d'OZA". Espace des femmes (in French). Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b c Decourcelles, Jérôme (2022-06-08). "OZA, L'ART POUR LA PAIX". Cinéarts Diamond Mag (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Alexandra Oza | Exhibitions 2023 (Item)". THE GGOP. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ CT-AP (2023-03-26). "Créatrices d'hier et d'aujourd'hui". Espace des femmes (in French). Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Alexandra Oza a Artem Berman - Tok významu/vernisáž - Chomutovská knihovna, p. o." www.chomutovskaknihovna.cz. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Femmes artistes à la Galerie des femmes". Espace des femmes (in French). Retrieved 2024-12-01.
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