MINSK, 5 February (BelTA) - The Art as the Movement of the Soul exhibition was presented as part of the Another Depth inclusive project at the Stolitsa shopping center in Minsk, BelTA has learned.
The exhibition features works by three talented Paralympic athletes: Andrei Babinski, Aliaksandr Lvou, and Dzmitry Vasilevich. Through the language of abstract art, they convey not just images, but their inner state, turning every line and every color into a symbol of overcoming, strength, and freedom.
“These people have achieved great success in sports. They are truly professional athletes who, as Paralympians, bring glory to Belarus worldwide, but they are also people who paint beautifully, and today we can get familiar with their work. There is truly great depth in their art because, despite their main pursuit, they find the time and opportunity to reveal their soul and heart through creativity, meaning they train not only the body. Such exhibitions emphasize that in our country, nothing is truly impossible for such people. All it takes is the desire to move forward and reveal their talents,” the project’s visionary and Chairwoman of the Belarusian Women’s Union Olga Shpilevskaya said.
According to her, the Belarusian Woman’s Union always helps people with disabilities to organize and realize their potential so that as many Belarusians as possible can see what people are capable of.
Andrei Babinski, International Master of Sport in club throwing, an international competition medalist, shared that he was led to drawing by his mentor, the exhibition curator Pavel Pepel. The teacher helped Andrei realize his talent, participate, and become a winner at an international exhibition in Iran. His paintings are a reflection of his inner mood and state of soul, as well as of Paralympic sports. This is conveyed through various brush movements, lines, color, textures, and forms. The athlete’s ups and downs are reflected on paper and canvas using acrylic paints.
Dzmitry Vasilevich, Master of Sport in javelin and shot put, International Master of Sport in discus, and two-time European Championship medalist, started drawing thanks to his coach, who is friends with the exhibition curator. “It was my coach who decided we should try our hand at drawing, as it’s an outlet for energy needed before preparing for competitions. And such a way to shed all the fuss actually relaxes and helps get rid of anxious thoughts. I paint with paints and markers. When I painted my first picture, I uploaded it to a special app that analyzed it and told me many things about myself. This way, you can really learn about your shortcomings and remove some psychological barriers,” the athlete confessed.
He added that he is now intensely preparing for the European Championships in September, trying to avoid new injuries, and building the necessary form.
Aliaksandr Lvou, Master of Sport in athletics and swimming, multiple champion of Belarus and international competitions, favors abstract style and bright colors (yellow, red) the most. He paints in his free time, two or three times a week, and one of his works even won a competition in Nepal. “I’m feeling a little nervous and just hope the audience likes the exhibition. Going forward, I want us to keep developing and amazing people with our art,” Aliaksandr Lvou summed up.
Photo by Andrei Sinyavsky
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