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Info about artist Jelena NyikolajevnaBorn: June 05, 1964 Country of birth: Russia Currently lives:
Annavolgy, Hungary Short description of place of birth and how
childhood was spent (for example schools, what events have Ribinsk, Jaroslav county. Painter school in Ribinsk, later fresco painting school. Further studies in paintings with self- financing and architecture studies in public school. Old clerical family influenced my works. Ribinsk
is in the heart of Russia, north of Moscow. In our county we have a lot of
monastery, Pravoszlav church an museum. It
follows from this I came close to the religion type of art in my
childhood. Beside this in my mother’s family had a lot of religion
people . They told me many stories about the Russian church’s pictures
and themes. I
showed interest in listened these
stories and I tried to
make pictures out of it. My
parents recognized my
talent and
in 1976 they registered me in a school of art in Ribinszk. Because
in this time in Russia wasn`t allow to learn religion art of painting I
finished my highscool like a fresco artist. I
practise in lot of Russian monastery and cathedral and talked a
many times with monks and
priests about the themes and
rises of frescos and icons. At this time I decide , if I have a possibility ( chance) to make icons I `ll try it.re.
The particular political or general interest
significance of the artist’s home country or home town: Andropov studied in this city, Repin painted in this
city. Ribinsk is a military zone and starting base of towboats. The event that introduced the artist to the
arts: Ever since my childhood continuously and in high school the researching on the old arts of over the Ural. Formal training in the arts: Children’s Art School of Ribinsk 1970-1976. Alfrisik (fresco) High School 1976-1982 Short description of artist’s family life as a
youth: I grew up on the bank of the Volga River. In my family it was mostly my mother who helped me towards the arts. I remember for my childhood as being a happy child. How did the family support the decision to
become an artist: For my mother’s influence and the work of my grandfather (on my mother’s line) as priest. Sources of inspiration for the creative process: By the family atmosphere and my exploration of the religious memories. Keeping this inspiration throughout artistic
life or finding new inspiration from which the artist’s art stems: To date, I’m still working by the old prescriptions. The
time when the artist achieved his first sale and what effect this event
had on his personal life: It happened with the assistance of my recent husband, in Hungary, in 1991, in the form of consignment sale. The selling of the painting surprised me. I couldn’t believe it.
Short description on how the artist’s art has matured and progressed from her inception in the arts to the present moment. Continuing education in arts and researching activities regularly, conscious, provocative research of past and history. Names of the locations and years in which the
artist’s art has been exhibited: Kiskunhalas
Military Association, Hungary City
Hall in Paks, Hungary Russian Culture Cent The
styles in which the artist specializes: Icon-drawing.
Paleh Frank-style. If
the artist specializes in more than one style, which one is the primary
and for what reasons:
Paleh
Frank-style. Lacquer miniature. The
specific events (personal or political) which have affected the artist’s
art: Practicing
the icon painting as a woman despite the prohibition. (Women were not
allowed to paint icons according to the ancient laws.) If
the artist’s art is a commentary on a specific situation (e.g.
expression of political situation or do they comment on intimate
emotions): There is no political pressure. The icon painting is based on ancient culture, on the basis of specific, special laws. The icon painting is based specifically on emotions. The
artist’s opinion on the present state of the arts and where she thinks
art might be headed: I
don’t criticize other tendencies. These other kinds of arts are far from
my works. It is very hard to find something new. Description
of the artist’s emotions during the artistic process (e.g. if she
considers the artistic process a spiritual experience, a subconscious
reflection or other): The
icon painting is based on regularities. There is limited motion in this
respect, so this narrow layer determines my trend. If
there is any recurrent theme in the artist’s art and the explanation of
its origins and motives: St.
Nicholas, in regard my family. St. Maria and the little Jesus, in regard
my mother. The
artist’s favorites of his own works: The
icon painting is usually teamwork, there are rather tendencies existing.
The creator of the icon drawing does not sign it. It is difficult to
identify. Description
of what inspired the creation of these works, what emotions they provoke
in the artist etc.: It
does not produce tempers, sentiments since strict laws regulate the icon
drawing. The creation of each icon brings me total liberation. If
being an artist taught Nyikolajevna new facets of life and living: It
taught me precision and the respect of historical traditions. Awards
that the artist received for her works with dates: I
don’t have any of that, yet. Newspaper,
magazine articles covering Nyikolajevna’s art: 2001-02,
in Hungarian newspapers and TV reports. Appearance
of Nyikolajevna’s art in other sort of media: N/A The
artist’s ambitions in art: To
get the more knowledge of historical and artistic background in the
ongoing searching by which making my icons more and more perfect. What
the artist wishes to accomplish in the arts: Professional
acknowledgement in the icon painting and fresco painting.
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