“Inari”

Инари нефрит

The Shinto deity of worldly success and general prosperity – Inari, a new polymorphic image of Sergey Falkin, which tells about the moment of the skilful transformation of a tricky fox into an elegant woman. In Japanese folklore, the fox, due to its wisdom and long life, is considered the messenger and incarnation of the […]

“Archer”

Лучник

The Archer is the author’s image of a nomad in the steppe, a metaphor for a unique culture in which for centuries the way of life and craft are closely intertwined and organically coexist. The main powerful weapon of a warrior and an indispensable means of food – the bow is represented only by a […]

“Carols”

Ironic author’s bronze sculpture “Carols”, as a metaphor for the transformation of the mummery tradition perception and the current idea of the custom, which originated in ancient times. Three mummers – a Goat, a Bull and a Rooster-are fervent and impudent, symbolizing the people’s creative splash, a certain need for fun with theatrical performances, games […]

“Dance of Shaman”

танец шамана

The author’s bronze sculpture “Dance of Shaman” is a journey of the soul, in a state of trance and chanting. His robe flutters in the wind, resembling bird’s plumage. According to mythology, shamanism appeared simultaneously with the creation of the world, and the first shaman was the son of a heavenly God, who descended to […]

Opening of the Modern Buryat Gallery, Saint-Petersburg

A week ago, 18th December Zhigzhit Bayaskhalanov Gallery in the historical center of St. Petersburg opened a new cultural space, an exhibition of modern Buryat art.This is a unique project which contains the works of famous contemporary artists of Buryatia: Zhigzhit Bayaskhalanov, Dashi Namdakov and his family, Zorikto Dorzhiev and many other talented Buryat artists. […]

“The Bull that butts”

Бык бодатый

“The Bull that butts” – its minimalistic, but at the same time expressive silhouette attracts with its obstinate and assertive character, embodied in a tense plasticity with emphasized sharp edges. An interesting patina of green color is sometimes leaving, then in malachite, then in blue, which, thanks to time, will only gain its “noble” shade..