‘Don’t Avoid What is Easy - Diplomacy Meets Art’ is an exhibition that is the result of 2 years of research for artist Anastasia Lemberg-Lvova. Based on the notion that we should feel more confident to voice our opinions about our public surroundings, she works with contributions from over 100 participants from 24 European countries. She uses elements of social design, vibrant color, and participatory activities to engage the public in a reflection on the potentiality and value of a person.

Her main pieces on show are seven striking oil portraits of a select few interviewees who responded to her ‘Oblique Strategies’ deck of card prompts. By painting her interviewees, Lemberg-Lvova works with the concept of giving a voice to those she meets along the way, through art and representations. These paintings are also paired with an interactive wall piece and other ‘Oblique Strategy’ cards, designed to incite further conversation amongst gallery visitors. 
 
There is a strong message of criticality behind Lemberg-Lvova’s work. Her persistence to initiate discussion and to give it a platform within the context of a gallery means her art is inherently social and public. These qualities make for an intriguing meeting space for the artist as well as her audience amongst each other. What prevails are small changes that resemble a glimpse of the ignition of confidence and curiosity. 

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