Alexander Korman

Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Alexander Korman is the renowned en plein air artist, who is able to bring the finest nuances of surrounding nature and human features alive on canvas. Korman's love for Impressionism, combined with his rigorous training in Realism created a unique fusion, resulting in a romantic affair with en plein air painting. He earned a Master's Degree in Fine Arts at the prestigious St. Petersburg Academy of Art and Design. While developing his own unique style, he follows in the footsteps of the great, Russian tradition of artist such as: Isaak Levitan, Konstantin Korovin and Valentin Serov. Over the past decade, Alexander has lived in Boston and painted throughout New England. He is passionate about the beauty of this area and particularly with the seascapes of the ocean. Alexander hopes that his works inspire viewers to rejoice in the present. He is a member of Boston Center for the Arts and exhibits his work in numerous shows throughout New England. His work is exhibited in museums, galleries and private collections in Russia, Poland, Spain, Israel, Canada and the United States, including exhibition in our Gallery in November 2010- February 2011.

Here is a list of Alexander Korman shows & collectors:
-Russian Museum, St. Petersburg. Group show in 1956.
-Annual Russian Artist Union exhibition "Manezh". St. Petersburg 1972-1990.
-Museum of Modern Art, Haifa, Israel. Solo exhibition in 1993.
-"Chagall House", Haifa, Israel. Solo exhibition, 1993.
-Annual Boston Fine Art& Antique Show. Cyclorama. Boston 2000, 2005.
-Boston City Hall, Gallery of Mayor Thomas Menino, Solo exhibition, 2008
-From Russia With Art Gallery, Cambridge, MA. Solo exhibition in 2010-2011.

Alexander Korman paintings are in collections of:
"Portrait of Isaac Rabin"- Prime Minister Rabin family collection
"Walker Point, Maine"-President George H.W.Bush family collection
"Snow"-Ross Forbes collection
"View from EagleHead Mountain", "Japanese Garden I"-Charles Hood collection
History of St. Petersburg Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Museum of Military Medical Academia, Portrait gallery, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Valparaiso Foundation, Mojacar, Spain

Artwork by Alexander Korman

Ekaterina Khromin

After receiving a classical Fine Art education in Russia, Ekaterina Khromin came to the United States and was deeply impressed by the new and vibrant culture of this country. This drastic change of lifestyle and atmosphere caused Ekaterina to evolve her artistic perspective. After having lived in the United States for over 20 years, Ekaterina Khromin's paintings demonstrate a beautiful union of the Russian Soul, a strong and highly professional Fine Art education, and a newly emerged painting style. Ekaterina credits the United States with fueling her desire to create her paintings in an entirely novel way and to continue to strive for untouched possibilities in her artwork. In her paintings, Ekaterina Khromin steps into a conversation with her viewer, asking for participation in the creative process by allowing that person to uncover the meaning of the work. Ekaterina has developed a unique approach to the combined use of texture and color in her artworks. Ekaterina Khromin also relies on the presence of text which uncovers the painting's theme and serves as a decorative aspect within the artwork. This use of text is derived from the Russian Futurism art movement; which was born out of Russian Folk Art (Lubok). Ekaterina Khromin received her M.F.A. from the St.Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts and her Ph.D. from U.S.S.R. Academy of Art. She has participated in many national and international exhibitions during her career.

Artwork by Ekaterina Khromin

Georgy Lapchinsky

Georgy Lapchinsky is a young and upcoming painter of landscapes, still life, portraits and interiors. He was born in 1968 in Moscow. From the time he was 12 years old, Georgy knew he wanted to be an artist. He attended and graduated from the V.I. Surikov High School in Moscow and earned a Gold Medal upon his graduation. From 1986 to 1994, he was a student at the Moscow Art Institute, which was under the USSR Academy of Arts. At the Moscow Art Institute, Georgy won Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals for his work. Georgy is not associated with the Union of Artists and since 1994, has worked as a free artist. He paints in the neo-realistic style, as a representative of the Moscow Art School with brightly colored paintings. Some of his best paintings are; "At The Ballet Rehersal," made in 2009, "Interior With Piano," also painted in 2009, "Winter," painted in 2008, "Clean Pond," painted in 2009, "Snow Road," painted in 2008, "Girls & Swans At Patriarch Pond," done in 2008, "September Snow Saint Basil's Church," made in 2009 and one of our favorites, "Spring On The Kremlin Grounds," painted also in 2009. These are excellent examples of his painting skills, the ballet dancer, shown relaxing after a rehersal, an interior of room with a grand piano and wonderful landscapes, particularly "Winter" and "Spring On The Kremlin Grounds". This is only a sampling of the paintings displayed from Georgy Lapchinsky. The "From Russia With Art" Gallery in Cambridge, is the exclusive gallery to see and buy his works in New England. You are welcome to visit our gallery and see the beautiful paintings by Georgy Lapchinsky.

Artwork by Georgy Lapchinsky

Stanislav Nikireyev

Stanislav Nikireyev is one the best etching artist ever to come from Russia. He was born in 1932 in the Russian Tambov Region. He acquired much of his techniques and skills while a student at the Penza Art School and then later at the Surikov Art Institute in Moscow. For his excellent work, he was awarded the special status of an "Honored Artist of Russia", and later the status of "People's Artist of Russia" from the Russian Academy of Arts. He was elected as a Member of Russian Academy of Arts. In 1990, he won the Russian Gold Medal for Fine Arts. His works have been shown in numerous exhibitions and shows in such diverse locations as; Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Prague, Berlin, London, Tokyo, Washington, New York & Chicago. Stanislav Nikireyev black & white etchings capture all the seasons of nature and its creatures both from the past and from more current eras, producing many diverse and beautiful country scenes. Some of his best known works are; "The Kremlin in Rostov the Great" made in 1993, "Fall of the Leaves," made in 1984, "Two Trees," made in 1999, "Old Magpie Nest," made in 1983, "Dandelions," made in 2004, "Spring Flooding," made in 1975, "Kalina Tree Overlooking Village," made in 1977, "Magpie," made in 1981, "Aunt Frosia's Yard" made in 1990, "Apple Tree in Blossom," made in 1978, "The Hoarfrost" made in 1987, "Winter Landscape," made in 1972, "Buds Quietness," made in 1983 and "Before Sunrise," made in 1994. His black and white landscape etchings have incredible detail and no color is necessary to see and feel what the artist felt when he produced these works. A number of critics, have compared his work to the works of famous artists from the Dutch School; such as: Rembrandt van Rijn, Pieter Brueghel, the elder and Albrecht Duerer. The "From Russia With Art" Gallery, Cambridge, is the exclusive gallery to see his works in New England. You are welcome to visit our gallery and see the outstanding etchings of Stanislav Nikireyev.

Artwork by Stanislav Nikireyev

Masha Volkova

Our youngest artist represented by the From Russia With Art Gallery is Masha Volkova, who makes original metal sculptures. The artist works with steel and oxy acetylene welding processes to create unique pieces with great attention to from, detail and texture. There is a certain kind of magic in the balance between light and dark, the positive and the negative, airiness and solidity of form. Each sculpture is one of a kind. To prevent any rust or corrosion, each piee is finished with a protective layer of wax and is easily dusted clean by using a wide soft bristle brush. Masha Volkova currently lives and works in New Your City and makes regular trips to Russia to work on metal sculptures. Her works are in the collection of the Moscow Bulgakov Museum, in Russia, The Art Students League Permanent Collection, in New York, as well as private collections in America and Russia.

Artist Bio:
1979 – Born in Protvino, Russia
1994 – Graduated from Children's Art School, Protvino, Russia
1994 – Moved to USA
2000 – BFA/Printmaking and Graphic Arts, SUNY, Purchase, New York
2002 – Studies welding technique under Andrey Volkov in Russia
2006 – Present – Attends The Art Students League in New York City, while making numerous steel sculptures

Masha Volkova currently lives and works in New Your City and makes regular trips to Russia to work on metal sculptures. Her works are in the collection of the Moscow Bulgakov Museum, in Russia, The Art Students League Permanent Collection, in New York, as well as private collections in America and Russia.

Exhibition highlights / Awards:
2000 – Solo Exhibitionist at SUNY, Purchase, New York
2000 – Present – participant at the annual Taruse/Moscow Art Show, Tarusa, Russia
2003 – New Generation Exhibit, ar Central House of Artists, Moscow, Russia
2004 – Group exhibition Municipal Gallery, Serpuhov, Russia
2006 – Group exhibition, Bulgakov Museum, Moscow, Russia
2006 – Present – annual group exhibition at The Art Students League, New York
2006 – Recipient of Best in Show award at The Art Students League, New York
2006 – 2008 – won Work Study Scholarship from The Art Students League, New York
2008 – Group exhibition, Music Hall Gallery, Kaluga, Russia
2010 – Recipient of the Merit Scholarship from The Art Students League, New York

The From Russia Wtih Art Gallery in Cambridge, MA is very proud to present the wonderful, bright, welded steel sculptures by Masha Volkova. Please contact us on www.fromrussiawithart.org and by phone (617) 354 2930 for more information about the Masha Volkova sculptures.

Artwork by Masha Volkova

Alexander Vetrov

Alexander Vetrov is considered to be one the best colored needle etching artist in Russia. He was born in 1952, in what was then the Moscow Region and is now an area incorporated into the city of Moscow. He acquired much of his techniques and skills while a student at the Moscow Art School and later at the Moscow Institute of Print Making. For his excellent work, he was awarded the special status of an "Honored Artist of Russia" by then Russian President, Vladimir Putin in 2002. His works have been shown in numerous exhibitions and shows in such diverse locations as; Moscow, Milan, Italy, Hamburg & Meldorf, Germany, Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago and Montreal, Canada. His works are detailed pictures, panoramas of difficult but beautiful compositions. He handles details in symphony with nature and the accuracy of what he sees. He uses color tactfully and in a competent, professional manner, which blends into his etchings, without taking away from the etching itself. Scenes of villages, churches in ruins, his home, his mother, in the different seasons of the year, are all captured by the artist discerning eye in his etchings. Some of his best known works are; "Sunflowers In Suzdal," made in 1989, "Bridge to Native Roots, Autumn" also made in 1989, "Sunny March in Korkino," made in 1996, "The Road To Church In Late Winter," made in 1993, "My Childhood Home‚" "Late Spring," made in 1991, "My Childhood Home in Autumn," made in 2001, "My Childhood Place, " made in 1993, "Our Blossoming Apple Tree," made in 2007, "Russian Samovars, " made in 1998, "Flowers For My Love," made in 2006, "Visions from my Rucksack," made in 2001, "Mild January. Saint Vladimir Church," made in 1993 and "Mild Autumn Silence, " made in 1993. These are but a sampling of the many colored etchings, on display, by Alexander Vetrov. The "From Russia With Art" Gallery in Cambridge, is the exclusive gallery to see and buy his works in New England. You are welcome to visit our gallery and see the outstanding colored etchings of Alexander Vetrov.

Artwork by Alexander Vetrov

Irina Makoveeva

Irina Makoveeva is considered to be the best animal etching artist in Russia. She was born in 1954, in the northern Russian City of Arkhangelsk and has lived in the Moscow Region since being a young girl. She studied art at the Moscow Pedagogical Institute, graduating in 1976 and started working as an artist in 1977. In 1981, she completed art courses and graduated from the Moscow House of Journalists. She has always had a fondness for animals and enjoys capturing their images in her etchings. For her prolific and excellent work, she was awarded the special status of an "Honored Artist of Russia" by then Russian President, Vladimir Putin, in 2005. She is also a member of the Russian Artists Union, since 1981, which counts among its members the best Russian artists. Her works have been shown in numerous exhibitions and shows in such diverse locations as; Moscow, Saint Petersburg, La Valetta, Malta, Varna, Bulgaria, Barcelona, Spain, Bonn, Germany, Paris, France, Milan, Italy, as well as over six shows or exhibitions in London. In 2005, at the 12th Annual International Awards and Exhibitions Show in Australia, Irina was awarded the top prize for the best miniature etching, Edipo. In 2008, as a reward for her excellent work, she was given a stipend by the Russian Ministry of Culture. For the past five years, in conjunction with Moscow House of Graphics, Irina teaches young artists and organizes competitions, as well as cooperating with the Russian Culture TV channel. She also hosts a TV show, "Bibigon" on Russian Childrens TV chanel. In 2008, she received a medal from the Moscow Association of Hunters and Fishermen, for her etching series on "Hunting Dogs." Her works on wild animals, many of the different breeds of dogs and cats, farm animals, birds and different types of insects are exceptional. Some of our favorites, in addition to "Edipo" are the "Hen & Chicks," Company of Bullfinches, "A Trio of Bullfinches on A Branch," and "Five Bullfinches, ". Her etchings of cats and dogs show them as they are not usually shown. She also shows various wild animals in nature, from hunting prey, to nurturing their offspring, as well as sleeping and eating. In addition her works on insects are different and exceptionally excellent. Irina has permanent exhibitions at the Pushkin State Art Museum, the Darvin State Museum, Timiryazev State Biological Museum and in the Etchings and Art Department of the Russian State Library. The above are but a sampling of the numerous etchings by Irina Makoveeva on display. The "From Russia With Art" Gallery, in Cambridge, is the exclusive gallery to see and buy her works in New England. You are welcome to visit our gallery and see the many beautiful colored animal etchings of Irina Makoveeva.

Artwork by Irina Makoveeva