Publication date: 28-03-2013
A little bit of Russia coming to Kathmandu via the spectacular works of Maxim Pridanov now on the exhibition at the Russian Center of science and culture
Exhibitions have made to a comfortable house in the middle of the art-savvy residents of Kathmandu, there is still a certain sensation to gain when you encounter works by international artists who live or work in Nepal.
The solo painting exhibition entitled picture of the world by Russian artist Maxim Pridanov, is such an occasion that brings a novelty to Kathmandu arouse the art scene. Jointly organised by the Russian Center for science and culture (RCSC) in Kathmandu and Nepal-Russia Art Club, presents the exhibition 19 Pridanov's the seductive paintings.
Staying true to the titular theme, turning the paintings around the lived experience of the artist of his stay in different parts of the world. In a sense they are a Visual commentary on the different human societies that he come across, but with a style that clearly Russian. They touch on universal topics including home, family and elements of nature, among others.
But perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Pridanov collection currently on display is how they bring on the canvas the Russian fascination with cats. Several paintings revolve around the image of the cat. In the magic of the night and the night walk, for example, he uses gold and silver linings with bright yellow colors to shade the cat's eyes.
Many of the paintings rely on vivid colors, although there is an undeniable predominance of blue, in multiple colors, in the entire series. And the hodge-podge splashes of bright colors come together to create patterns fantastic in his painting. In what appears to be its liberal use of paint-scooped and pasted on the canvas with a spatula instead of a paint brush-the images acquire a 3D effect, with added levity. The colors and technology together to create a quirky, cheerful look that these work a beautiful ensemble of illustrations for a children's book by would make.
Born in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia's fifth largest city, in 1965, Pridanov is a member of the Russian League of artists, as well as the International Federation of artists and has exhibited extensively in Russia and abroad. Picture of the world is his first exhibition in Nepal, as well as all over Asia.
As part of its stay in Nepal, Pridanov will also organize a workshop on 29 March at the Nepal Academy of fine arts, Naxal. The one-day workshop will feature live sketches by the artist for participants. The paintings will be transferred to NAFA at the end of the workshop.
Picture of the world is on the exhibition in the RCSC to 29 March
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