In conjunction with the artMRKT San Francisco international art fair, Arttitud
presents Russian Art Festival, an exhibition featuring fine art in traditional
and contemporary styles by a select group of Russian and Eastern European-born
and trained artists. Curated by Tatiana Takaeva, these critically acclaimed
artists have shown their work internationally and include among their
accomplishments considerable museum exposure, significant commissions, and
placements in numerous collections both domestically and abroad. In addition to
the art, visitors will also have opportunities to experience and enjoy a variety
of Russian entertainment.
Participating artists include Sergey
Konstantinov whose subject matters range from classic representational to
innovative abstracts, Aleksey Vladimirov whose sculptures are in museums and
private collections throughout Europe, Valery Vershov who is recognized for his
complex paintings of luxurious interiors populated with creatures and characters
that render the totalities surreal and entertainingly absurd, and Victoria
Kovalenchikova whose unique architectural perspectives give viewers a glimpse
into mysterious alternative worlds. This is a rare opportunity to meet and
mingle with these creative talents, and to immerse yourself in a wondrous
cross-cultural adventure.
Alan Bamberger
ArtBusiness.com
www.artbusiness.com
Konstantinov has had his works in major collections and exhibitions in
Europe and North America since the mid 1980s. Some of his more
impressive commissioned work in recent years has been for Suzanne Tucker
and also the Getty Family. Equally astounding with figurative, abstract
and historically-flavored styles of work, Konstantinov's brushwork
knows no boundaries, with recent forays into photoshop-powered
printmaking showing yet another facet of his bold artistic vision and
personality.
