Eques Equitis: Hand Painted Ceramic by Konstantin Bessmertny

Konstantin is a Russian artist living in Macau and he has a particular fondness for horses. This exhibition is of a series of works describing the relationship between people and horses – it is an exhibition placed atop of sixteen-inch white porcelain plates.

On the surfaces of these small plates are heroic or historical figures on horseback, such as: Julius Caesar, Marcus Aurelius, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, etc. Not only did they radically take control of their own realities, they changed the fate of their countries and dramatically sculpted the history of this world.

Konstantin’s superb drawing skill and deep knowledge of historical figures and events facilitated his work resulting in a vivid display of a king’s raw power. The exhibits were not all of royalty and heroics however. There were others characters, complicated characters, such as the lover of Napoleon, the defeated, even hardened gamblers whom Konstantin loved to portray.

Open ceremony: May 13th, 2011, 6:30pm
Duration: May 13th – September 6th, 2011
Venue: MC Gallery
Location: Macau Creations Retail Shop
Address: Rua da Ressureição E dif. Tsuinga No. 5-A r/c, Macau.
Contact: tel: (853)28358330, Fax: (853) 2832 2011, E-mail: pr@macaucreations.com