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PAINTING

Figurative Works, Landscapes, Still Lifes, and the exploration of color and movement.

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'Round Dance' is a special series I began in the 90s, inspired by its universal connection to the spiritual and ritualistic roots of various cultures. This dance reflects the cyclical nature of life, uniting people in joy and intimate sharing.

Having sailed the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Pacific Ocean, I became interested in the constant movement hidden within seemingly still water and resting boats.

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While operating within the set rules of Landscape painting, I employ perspective and color in an imaginative and radical way to invoke a contemplation of the arch (the first principle of life) and rejuvenate the mind and body. 

Historically Still Life represents the transience of life where decay and vanity go hand in hand. My Still Life series reimagines the paintings of ordinary objects by imbuing them with life and suggesting possibilities for spontaneous movement. 

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Nearly 35 years of dancing and creating dance art installations yielded many dance-themed paintings. When immersed in Improvisation sessions, I connect with collaborators-dancers, and when taking a rest,

Inspired by romantic ballet, the "Ballet Dancers" series reflects on the ethereal nature of dance and conveys the mystic fantasy of moving bodies in stage lighting. 

This series of paintings not only depicts ballet dancers in their dance actions but also offers a fantasy about the liminal space between performance and life, capturing the transfiguration to or from performance mode.

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What art collectors are saying about my work: 

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  • "Your painting is one of my most favorite treasures in the world. The colors move as I gaze upon it. Your use of color is genius."

  • "I love the way you play with proportion and density. I am drawn to the purity of and unconventional use of color. There is so much movement and music in your work. The intentional emotive content is arresting. It is profoundly meditative." 

  • "Ballet Dancer with Bird illuminates my life daily. I looked at that painting online for months, trying to decide whether or not to take the plunge. Actually, I remember seeing this painting when it first appeared in Vadim's catalogue of works. Some years ago, if I remember correctly. The image (and colors) remained with me...and now...I view it and live with it daily. Thank you."

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