The Art of Russia
Over the past twenty years, following the radical restructuring of the former USSR, Russian Art has not only become more accepted in the West but is growing noticeably in popularity both here and internationally. It is this realisation that has sent Andrew Hillier on his numerous missions in recent years to Moscow and to other locations in former Soviet Union republics, to research and discover the rich and varied talents of Russian artists.
As a result, he is now firmly committed to devoting a significant part of his working time to bringing Russian Art to his galleries here in the UK, particularly at Stratford Upon Avon, with the intention of making it part of the mainstream artwork available.
Exhibitions solely dedicated to Russian art are now commonplace in Europe and the USA and major auction houses such as Sotheby’s and Christies hold dedicated sales on an increasingly regular basis. At the same time we see a growing number of commercial galleries offering exclusively Russian art both here and across Europe.
The Hillier Gallery will continuously offer a wide and diverse selection of contemporary art from many sources but will intersperse a strong and varied element from countries which were part of the former Soviet Union.
Andrzej, Piecha
A semi reclusive and shy man in his home country of Poland, Andrzej is quietly producing some fabulous evocative artwork that seems to be capturing the imagination of art lovers worldwide who have been fortunate enough to see it. Working in oils, on canvas or board, his unique interpretation of form and space, together with an unconventional, almost mystical presentation, provide the viewer with emotional and surreal visions. His work inspires the imagination, stimulates the senses and may even provoke the viewer to investigate their own thoughts and beliefs in the light of his powerful and atmospheric images.
Elvira, Pyrkova
Elvira Pyrkova was born in 1970 in Arsamas, Nizhni Novgorod, Russia.
In 1980 she was selected to study at the Central Art School, part of the Vasily Ivanovich Surikov Art Institute, graduating in 1988. Whilst there, she studied under Alexander Smirnof, Natalya Bereznaya and Serguei Andreyaca, The National Acquarelle Gallery being named after him.
Mikhail , Priorov
Born in Yaroslavl in 1959, Mikhail Priorov studied at the Art School from 1973 to 1977 and graduated from Moscow Art College in 1982. He pursued his artistic training at the famous Stroganoff Art University, graduating in 1987 when he began to work at the Zagorsk Artistic Fund. That same year Mikhail joined the International Federation of Artists. Since 1981 Mikhail has participated in numerous local, national and international exhibitions.
Oleg, Trofimov
Oleg Trofimov was born in 1962 in a city called Krasnoarmeisk, Russia. He was the first in the family to go into the art field. Oleg started painting at the age of 5. In the kindergarten, during an art project, instead of drawing flowers and houses like all the other kids, Oleg drew an US plane bombing Vietnam. At that time the war in Vietnam was in at its peak, and the drawing made a huge impression on everyone.
Sergei, Inkatov
Sergei Inkatov, an Estonian artist of Armenian origin, produces original and immediately recognisable paintings, and is achieving increasingly widespread international acclaim.
His work has proved highly collectable in Moscow and St Petersburg, and he has enjoyed successful exhibitions in Germany, Spain, Finland, Russia, USA as well as Estonia.
Vladimir, Ryabchikov
Vladimir Ryabchikov was born to an artist’s family and was tutored in his early years by the famous Russian artist Timophey Teryaev.
He has received many diplomas and awards from the Russian Union of Artists for participating in exhibitions and for his personal contribution to the culture of Russia.
