YO\KO+INA

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YO\KO+INA is an artistic duo formed by artists Yonko Vasilev and Ina Vasileva. Each has an individual background and artistic path, but in 2018 they came together as partners in both life and art. YO\KO+INA serves as a conceptual platform for contemporary art, reflecting the duo’s interpretation of so-called “trendy art”—a form of contemporary art rooted in strong international practices and informed by current trends in art and design.

 

The platform also represents an original attempt to transcend the gravity of the local context and the predetermined visual norms and beliefs shaped by geography. Influences such as the conceptualization of color in visual art, the technological treatment of the object as a contemporary art form, and the incorporation of media like LED lighting and kinetic movement—all while maintaining painting as a foundational element—serve as key creative impulses for both artists.

 

Their concepts and themes often revolve around the dynamics between man and woman, love juxtaposed with everyday routines, and existence interpreted as a play of visual codes. These are expressed through signs and symbols, blending elements of contemporary pop art with minimalist aesthetics.