Lev Khesin, HYPERBOREAN, 2008. Silicone and pigments on MDF panel, 60× 55 x 4cm. Courtesy: the artist and West End Art Space, Melbourne.

West End Art Space proudly presents an exclusive online collection of artworks by Berlin-based Russian contemporary artist Lev Khesin, in collaboration with the prestigious fashion house Berluti // Melbourne. Berluti Winter Collection 21-22 by artistic director Kris Van Assche in collaboration with Khesin, draws on the similarities between the artworks color graduation and the patina finish on the handpainted leather garments.

The symbiosis between the digital presentation format and the highly tactile nature of Lev Khesin’s artistic expression creates a dialogue between the palpable and the virtual: a search for the idea of human and material connection in the digital sphere. The need for a tangible and tactile reality is reflected in motifs, colors, and textures informed by the work of Lev Khesin. Interpreted in garments and accessories, they create the foundation for a collection embodied by fluidity, adaptability, and above all, the human hand.

Please note: the gallery is currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, click here to view the exhibition online.

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