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Books Painting

Book illustrator Alexey Reypolsky

26.12.201411.03.2020

Book illustrator Alexey Reypolsky
Born on January 14, 1945 in Leningrad, the USSR, Reypolsky is a talented graphic artist and illustrator.
In 1956 he entered the Art School at the Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture named after Repin, and in 1963 – the graphic faculty of the Institute. Reypolsky worked in the studio of book graphics under the direction of Professor MA Taranov. In 1969 he graduated from the Institute. Thesis – a series of linocuts for the novel of FM Dostoevsky’s “The Gambler”, was awarded the highest evaluation. The work was later acquired by the museum-apartment of Dostoevsky in St. Petersburg.
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Painting

BL67 Famous cats

24.12.201411.03.2020

BL67 Famous cats – a series of ballpoint drawings which belong to a self-taught French artist. The artist known as BL67 lives and works in Paris. According to him, his inspiration comes from pop-art, comic strips, science fiction, religion and nature. Meanwhile, he transposes Magrittes surrealist poetry, Miro’s simplicity, and Glen Baxter absurd sketches. In addition, Boris Vian’s sonnets and writer Eric Chevillard’s “well-thought reflections” on canvas. Besides, the artist says that he is “in love with drawing and ideas”. Also, he admits to liking to look for simple and quirky ideas. Particularly, he is very proud of his series called “Prices”, price tags glued on canvases. Thus, the way he set their price is an example of his humor. For example, the canvas calles “259 euros” composed of 259 tags for 1 euro, cost 259 euro. “Therefore”, comments the artist, “if the work becomes more valuable someday, the gain will be easy to calculate”.
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Applied Art Painting

Angelo Filomeno embroidery

23.12.201411.03.2020

Angelo Filomeno embroidery
Currently exhibited in The House of Magic Affection (December 18, 2014 – January 31, 2015) embroidered paintings by Filomeno are truly masterpieces.
Born in 1963 in Ostuni, Italy, he made a successful career in the world of fashion and costume design. According to Filomeno, he has always wanted to be an artist. So, he decided to pursue a career as an artist in 1993. “Suddenly, my mind and my hands together will create beauty.” And so it happened.
In fact, Maestro works with different materials, from Shandong silk, chromium glass and feathers, to stainless steel. His art features the style, taste, and aesthetic elegance of his designs. In particular, in the series “Underwater kingdom” he embroidered dazzling figures of the underwater world.
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Applied Art

Ribbon embroidery by Olesya Kruchinskaya

22.12.201411.03.2020

Ribbon embroidery by Olesya Kruchinskaya
One of the most interesting and original types of needlework is ribbon embroidery. However, some craftswomen are hesitant to take up this technique, considering that it is difficult. In fact, despite a wide variety of techniques and stitches, this kind of embroidery is quite simple and accessible. Luxurious needlework, ribbon embroidery can range from fine, detailed work to bold, vivid, and abundant. The motifs featured in silk ribbon embroidery are almost always floral.
These Satin ribbon embroidery pieces – hand made artworks by Kruchinskaya, craftswoman from Yekaterinburg, Russia. Born October 10, 1972, Olesya Kruchinskaya is an architect and interior designer. She studied Art History and Restoration at Architecture University.
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Sculpture

Paper artist Helen Musselwhite

22.12.201412.03.2020

Capricorn. Happinez Magazine, The Netherlands. From the series of 12 illustrations of monthly horoscope page. Paper artist Helen Musselwhite

Paper artist Helen Musselwhite works in her home studio, creating fabulous paper art with an ordinary set of tools. In particular, a table, reference books, lots of discarded scalpel blades and drawers full of paper. The result is impressive. According to Helen, she loves working with paper so much that she can get totally lost in what she is doing. And the time passes for her without noticing. She thinks that paper is a good medium. “As you can make it – as good as your own creativity, and that’s a fantastic challenge”. Her pieces usually start with some quick thumbnail sketch. She enlarges this and works from it. Helen Musselwhite loves to work on large-scale projects for brands and small commissions for private clients.
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Jewelry Painting Sculpture

Singaporean gemstone painting

22.12.201412.03.2020

Singaporean gemstone painting
Undoubtedly, these beautiful three-dimensional paintings can decorate any interior. Noteworthy, individually handcrafted, each creation is not the same, and it is unique.
Meanwhile, some city tours in Singapore include a visit to the famous factory of processing semi-precious and precious stones. Among these tours, in particular, Asia Museum shop. In fact, it is an art gallery of hand made of stone paintings. Besides, they are three-dimensional, and absolutely amazing. Alongside with gemstone paintings, they exhibit vases and decorative bouquets. Traditionally, creating their masterpieces, craftsmen use jade, minerals, wood, including sandalwood and many more.
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Books Painting

GAV Traugot illustrations

22.12.201412.03.2020

GAV Traugot illustrations
First of all, the abbreviature GAV emphasizes the unity of creative spirit of three artists. In particular – George Traugot (1903-1961), Alexander Traugot (b.1931) and Valery Traugot (June 23, 1936, Leningrad – October 5, 2009, Saint-Petersburg). Alexander Traugot still signs his work “GAV Traugot” in memory of his brother and father, his main teacher. In 2012, the Marble Palace of the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg hosted the exhibition “The Traugot Family. George Traugott, Vera Yanova, Alexander and Valery Traugot”. It consisted of art works – drawing, painting, porcelain and sculptures created by two generations of the family of St. Petersburg artists.
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