Art Exhibition in Odesa: The Works of Inna Rusina
On April 26, the Odesa Municipal Museum of Personal Collections named after O.V. Bleschunov will host the exhibition «Restoration-Inspiration» by artist-restorer Inna Rusina. The display will highlight her multifaceted talent, combining high professionalism in art restoration with a unique artistic vision.
This was announced by representatives of the Odesa Museum of Personal Collections.
Inna Arkadievna Rusina has been working at the National Scientific and Research Restoration Center of Ukraine since 1987. For her significant contribution to the development of this important center, she received the Order of Princess Olga III degree in 2008.
She has participated in exhibitions since 1979 and has been a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine since 1990. Her works are preserved in numerous museums and private collections around the world.
The exhibition will be divided into two halls:
Hall «Restoration»
This hall features six pieces that have been restored under the guidance of Inna Rusina. Each exhibit comes with informational stands detailing the condition of the work before and after restoration.
In the context of war, the role of restoration centers becomes increasingly significant. Inna Rusina emphasizes that specialists are engaged not only in planned restoration works but also in surveying museum collections and ensuring their preservation.
Exhibits must be carefully packed to maintain the appropriate microclimate, — she stresses.
According to her, unlike previous decades, today the field employs truly highly qualified personnel.
Restorers from Kharkiv have been collaborating with the center for over ten years. Previously, Inna Rusina conducted internships for many artists aspiring to become restorers, but not all artists can be restorers, while restorers can indeed be artists, — she adds with a smile.
Hall «Inspiration»
This section of the exhibition allows visitors to explore the artistic works of Inna Rusina.
Fifteen pieces in the genres of still life, portrait, and landscape reflect her authorial style, developed over years of creative work.
The artist admits that she has been particularly influenced by Sandro Botticelli, whose works she has seen twice at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Artworks must be experienced in person. The impressions they evoke cannot be conveyed in words, — shares Inna Rusina.
