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Born in Chabarovsk,
Russia, Vladimir began painting at the age of three and
his talent would be noted repeatedly throughout his adolescence.
After having attended the art school, “Krivoj Rog”
and having served in the army, Vladimir was admitted to
the Lvov Polygraphic Institute in the former Soviet Union.
Beginning in 1984 Vladimir began participating in, and
winning, International Competitions for poster art. Vladimir
moved to Moscow in 1988 and before long, Vladimir’s
career in commercial art was in full swing. Notable Russian
publishing houses sought his talents to design posters
and CD and cassette covers for musical groups. While working
with the publishing houses he continued to work on his
paintings and participate in exhibitions.
In 1990 Vladimir began
traveling to Europe where he earned money by painting
portraits on the streets of Barcelona, Berlin, Vienna
and other European cities. It is with this experience
he further honed his skills in depicting the human form.
Over the past fourteen years, his art has evolved into
the striking figurative work he creates today. Vladimir’s
vibrant color palette and bold strokes coalesce to create
evocative images that possess a timeless sensibility. |