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LAZARET project

plaster bandage form, pastel, epoxy resin,
122x102 cm, 2024

AMPUTATION OF ROOTS

Amputation is connected to my memories of detachment from home/homeland, reflecting the Belarusian experience of homelessness and forced refuge, but not only my personal experience.


Performance in the center of Warsaw, on display at the TFH Concept Store showcase, located at Szpitalna 8. Following the performance, the painting was exhibited for two weeks.

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oil on canvas, 86х69 cm, 2024

Political Prisoner Painting


As of October 5, 2024, nearly 1,300 people in Belarus have been recognized as political prisoners, and human rights defenders are aware of more than 7,000 individuals involved in criminal political cases—of which 6,113 have already been convicted. It is evident that these are not all the people who have faced political persecution in Belarus in recent years.
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wooden frame, hard plastic, 2024

Purge / Ačystka / Təmizləmə


The painting “Purge” was created to highlight a pressing issue of human rights abuses in Azerbaijan, centering on the case of Bahruz Samadov, a scientist and researcher who is currently facing wrongful accusations of treason. As an artist specializing in socio-political themes and an emigrant from Belarus—a country experiencing peak repression—I crafted this artwork as a gesture of solidarity with political prisoners in Belarus, while also reflecting the similar repressions now occurring in Azerbaijan.

“Purge” seeks to illuminate the injustices many endure under comparable conditions, representing not only Bahruz’s personal struggle but also the broader issues of political suppression prevalent in both Azerbaijan and Belarus. This painting is intended to draw international attention to Bahruz’s case, emphasizing the need for transparency and justice, potentially aiding in his and others’ defense and leading to a safe resolution.
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plaster bandage form, pastel, epoxy resin,
122x102 cm, 2024

VYCINANKA (ad slova CISK)

bruises from pressure, body, silhouettes of animals, allegory, resilience, bravery, nation.
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Spleen

dedicated to my removed spleen
66 x 50 cm
plaster bandages, epoxy resin, oil, 2024
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88x70 cm
mixed media
2024

Purity

A white and gleaming painting that mimics a porcelain surface. It captures the gaze with its unusual central feature—a human navel. This element symbolizes a profound reflection on the purity and intimacy of human nature.

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oil on fabric, framed canvas, 113x85 cm, 2024

Cocoon


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plaster bandage form, oil, epoxy resin,
98x75 cm, 2024

FLOWERS OF IDENTITY

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mixed media on canvas
60x50 cm

2024

Touch


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Cocoon II,
oil on fabric, canvas, 20x16 cm, 2024

Elastic
oil on canvas, bandage, 16x16 cm, 2024

110x80 cm, 2024,
canvas, wood, fire, epoxy resin, oil

Inventory Number

Inventory Number is a painting - an echo of a bygone world, a symbol of the lost. This painting was deliberately sacrificed to the fire, becoming a meditation on the ghosts of the past to which we assign names and numbers. The inventory number marked on the painting carries a hidden meaning. Perhaps someone will manage to unravel its secret, but I prefer to leave this enigma unanswered.

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mixed technique of cement and silicone
96х76 cm, 2024

SENSITIVITY


i smell like bleach and a hospital.
and what color am I?
i’m the color of white modeling clay with pieces of other colors stuck to it from the box.
i am cement, oozing sensitivity.
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OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION IN WARSAW 2023

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oil on canvas, tar 102х81 cm. 2022

Maiming

This painting is an ode to the enduring nature of the human soul, forever marked but always evolving.
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Mixed technique. 194 x 77 cm. 2023

Alive / Жыве

The ghost, which goes beyond the dichotomy of life and death, presence and absence, past and present, is what remains, returns, and never dies. Just like Belarus.
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plexiglass mold, epoxy resin, oil
85х65 см.
2023

Sores

The artwork captures the juxtaposition of fragility and resilience. Porcelain, often seen as a symbol of refined beauty and fragility, here represents the human psyche, susceptible to damage yet capable of enduring strength. The 'wounds' depicted on the porcelain are not just physical marks, bt emotional and psychological scars that remain as reminders of traumas.
As the artist, I reflect on the healing process with a touch of hope.
This piece is not just a painting; it's a narrative of survival and healing, encouraging viewers to acknowledge their own wounds and to find solace in the fact that healing is possible, even for the deepest of sores.
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gypsum bandage, oil, 94х72 cm 2023

PAINting

At least I have iodine and bandages to treat these wounds...
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Mixed technique. 31,5х27,5 см. 2023

Veins of Stone

The phrase "blood runs cold" reflects a real physiological reaction where fear causes blood to thicken. This was confirmed by scientific studies showing that in intense fear or stress,
our blood's coagulability increases.
This reaction is linked to our body's primal response to injury threats, where thicker
blood would help in stopping bleeding.
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Canvas, oil,bandage. 85х75 cm. 2022

Victim


In bandages, even if they are dense, there is always a splash of blood. The common theme that connects my works is the entanglement of various traces marked by blood and ruptures of tissue. These materialized wounds are connected to memories of detachment from the home or homeland. Reflecting on the experience of homelessness and forced refuge, my works demonstrate the never-completed, non-linear, and still-bleeding process of healing that transcends the bounds of chronological time.
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tar, oil. 85x65 cm, 2022

Under the sky of Belarus

In Under the Sky of Belarus, she drew the wounded in the form of a white stork. The work is in colours close to white-and-red tones; the stork remains alive. This is how the dying character sees the world before death. However, what is the state of the stork? It gazes (with its eyes bloodied) at emptiness with certainty and confidence. The wounds do not destroy the subject and do not kill. They make the subject Alive, potentially more living and self-aware than before. A trauma event, which took place in the symbolic sky of Belarus, is acknowledged. It is present in the form of an arrow, but the first step is made in the act of acknowledgement.
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tulle, 550x550 cm. 2022

PRISONER

Mourning veil with a barbed wire pattern.
550 X 550 сm.
Barbed wire crown with two large glass tears.

Dedicated to Belarusian political prisoners. With this work, I show my solidarity and express admiration for the fortitude and dignity with which people are going through this terrible suffering. To Belarusians, who were captured in prison for their humanity in the struggle for freedom.
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Bandage on oil, 140х140 cm, 2022

Sign of pain

Creating this painting required more than 100 packets of bandages, which I rewrapped and saturated with varnish across all layers. In my art, the national symbol breaking through the bandages signifies the resilience of the Belarusian people, acknowledging our collective pain. This work is an homage to our shared struggles, embodying the spirit of resilience and the hope for healing and liberation. The symbol serves not just as a testament to our hardships, but also as a beacon of our enduring strength and unyielding determination. Through my art, I aim to tell our stories, give voice to our experiences, and contribute to our shared narrative of resilience, triumph, and hope.

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93X64 cm. Oil on canvas. 2022

Mark


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120x100 cm., canvas, pastel, acrylic, 2021

Belarusian / Беларусачка


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Belarusian

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92x72 cm., canvas, wood, gypsum bandage, 2021

Medicine as an art


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120x100 cm., canvas, acrylic, 2021

75x40 cm., canvas, crystal, tar,oil, 2021

Bullet—a fool


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62x52 cm., canvas, wood, tar,oil, 2021

It hurts me



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Сanvas, extruded polystyrene foam, bitumen. 180×120 cm. 2020

DEMON / ДЭМАН


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gypsum, canvas, epoxy resin
80х50 cm, 2020

Rape

Belarusian people were raped

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"The Heritage"

home-woven fabric, embroidery, acrylic paint. 2019


The "Heritage" ("Spadchina") project is a substantive reflection of the Belarusian everyday
life. Belarus doesn’t pay proper attention to the preservation of monuments of historical and cultural
heritage, and buildings having historical value are gradually being destroyed. Architectural
monuments are the cultural heritage of cities and their inhabitants; at present, historical buildings
are replaced by modern typical structures. Therefore, preserving the historical and cultural heritage
is a problem of special urgency and significance.
In pursuit of rampant consumption, we destroy inherited strong houses, throw away solid
furniture and household utensils emptying grandmother's chests; at the same time we strive to surround
ourselves with Chinese things replacing valuable items with cheap "run-of-the-mill" goods.
A consumer society is a massive consumption of material goods and the formation of an appropriate
system of values and attitudes. Moreover, more than half of the purchases we make are
not a vital necessity for us. The society is forced on with the idea that the possibility of acquiring
various "convenient and beautiful things" is the norm.
Each person has a great responsibility for the choice that he/she makes, what deeds, things
and thoughts he/she fills in his/her life with; what things and deeds he/she values. After all, our
daily choice in favour of certain things forms the choice of a society, nation and a generation. Our
daily choices are directly related to the preservation of our heritage.
The name of the project is written in Latin letters. Thus, due to a word-play there is the
word "China" in "Spadchina".


"The Heritage"

canvas, acrylic. 90×70 cm. 2020

SKIN / СКУРА


  

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canvas, acrylic. 90×70 cm. 2020

Plexiglass. Foto: digital printing.85x65 cm. 2019

PLASTICTHEISM

Humanity fully believes in plastic. The work "Plastictheism" is devoted to the stupidity of people whose reckless use of disposable plastics has led to a global crisis with plastic garbage. With this work, I want to draw people’s attention to the global environmental problem of plastic consumption and recycling as well as to encourage everyone to take responsibility and stop using disposable plastics: utensils, bags, and bottles.


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Canvas, oil, chalk, cut glass. 70х50 cm. 2019

BLACK ANGEL OF SORROW


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Canvas, acrylic, tempera. 40x50 cm. 2018

CULTURAL TREND

The pursuit of the possession of fashion brands for most of society in the world has become the highest goal of activity, aspirations, have become a moral ideal. This choice determines our culture today.

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Сanvas, oil, acrylic. 70×60 cm. 2017

HARMONY

Nature is generous; it grants us life, fills our souls, and inspires us with its complexity and beauty.

By utilizing its gifts, we create our own "luxurious" world. We destroy animals, entire populations and species; we use chemical substances in agriculture, poisoning the land that feeds us; we pollute the waters; we mine minerals in unlimited quantities; we release industrial waste directly into the air we breathe. We draw and draw from the earth's resources, taking only, giving nothing in return.

The time has come to take responsibility for every action, to curb our appetites, to give back what is due, to learn how to create our world without destruction. It is necessary to gather all wisdom and emotions to build harmonious relationships with nature.

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Canvas, oil, acrylic. 70×60 cm. 2017

FLESH


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Mixed technology. 50×70 cm. 2018. Weight: 20 kg.

BASIS

Architectural monuments are the cultural heritage of cities, and currently, they are being overshadowed by the ideals of mass culture. The issue of their preservation is relevant today.
Cultural heritage is one of the main ways in which culture exists, and preserving it is tantamount to preserving culture as a whole. Culture is memory, therefore it is always connected with history.
In my work, I transformed an old piece of foundation masonry into gold and set it in an elegant Baroque frame. Through these artistic means, I want to highlight the true value of the "old".

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Canvas, mixed technology. 70×60 cm. 2018

ROME ERA OF DECADENCE /

РЫМ ЭПОХІ ЗАНЯПАДУ

Стан разбурэння, развалу, распаду, што перажывае якая-небудзь галіна культуры, грамадзкага жыцця.

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Exhibitions / Выставачная дзейнасць


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MY ARTIST STATEMENT

Transforming Pain into Triumph Through Art.

My paintings become narratives where the body of the painting is perceived as a living entity, adorned with wounds and scars, depicted with realistic truthfulness.


Blood, as the material evidence of a wound, is always visible, while healing is a process, but is it ever possible? Could the wounded subject avoid the trauma? In my context, this refers to individuals forced to leave their homes and endure separation.

The post-traumatic universe in my works is dedicated to the surviving subjects: all these traces on the body of the painting are not the end; they are the acknowledgment of a new birth in separation.

They are, first and foremost, about the wounded and displaced identities. A wound does not destroy the subject and does not kill. It makes the subject alive: potentially more alive and self-aware than before.

My artistic representation, reminiscent of a nurse, embodies attention, care, and healing. An image present alongside those seeking consolation and possibly healing in art. Someone who mediates between the wounds, the wounded subjects, and third-party observers.

The paintings as a place of “non-enjoyment,” sincere speech without dominance, where the wounds of the addressee are acknowledged. Recognizing the traces of unsymbolized, unbearable trauma guides the subject. They are wounded but alive. Just like Belarus.

My art doesn't just exist; it breathes, it tells stories, it awakens.
My projects are aimed at the development and preservation of cultural heritage, the expansion and nurturing of ethics, trust, empathy, and humanity. I believe that through our creativity and self-expression, we can inspire change and honor the victims of injustice.

ABOUT ME
Darya Siamchuk, 33 years old, born in Grodno, Belarus.
“Cemra" means darkness in Belarusian. In my art, I explore the dark and painful aspects of human nature. My goal is to confront the traumas of our time and find the appropriate artistic language to express them.


Solo exhibitions
2023 – LAZARET, Beseder Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
2023 – LAZARET, Museum of Free Belarus, Warsaw, Poland
2021 – AESTHETIC PAIN, A&V Art Gallery, Minsk, Belarus
2020 – CEMRA, Art-Belarus Gallery, Minsk, Belarus

Group exhibitions
2023 – Charity Auction for the Humanosh Foundation, Exhibition of works by Belarusian, Ukrainian, and Polish artists, Piękna Gallery, Warsaw, Poland

2023 – Where am I. Exhibition of contemporary Belarusian art, Montenegro European Art Community Gallery, Budva, Montenegro
2023 – Who Owns the Land: Art as agent of expression conflict, statelessness, diaspora, coloniality, THE PINNA Gallery, exhibition online, London, England
2021 – The Autumn Salon, National gallery Palace of Arts, Minsk, Belarus
2020 – Art-Minsk the international art festival, National gallery Palace of Arts, Minsk, Belarus
2019 – The Autumn Salon, National gallery Palace of Arts, Minsk, Belarus
2019 – Triennial of Young Artists, National gallery Palace of Arts, Minsk, Belarus