Exhibition of folk artist Elchaninov in Smolensk - a new experiment

SMOLENSK. During the exhibitions of famous artists in the Smolensk branch of the Union of Artists, they decided to combine two goals - to acquaint the audience with the work of painters and at the same time give them the opportunity to purchase their favorite work in a personal collection.

The first participant in a kind of experiment was one of the authors of the project, People’s Artist Vladimir Elchaninov. The small hall reserved for the exhibition, which opened on February 27, has become an experimental space where viewers can get acquainted with the work of the eminent artist.

Although connoisseurs of painting are familiar with his works perfectly, after all, quite recently, Vladimir Yelchaninov presented a personal exhibition of paintings dedicated to his anniversary to the audience at the House of Artists. Vladimir Vasilyevich is primarily known for his story paintings that adorn many museum collections. They are also represented in the halls of the Smolensk Gallery.

Born in the Smolensk region, the artist devotes his work to his native land. Numerous landscapes painted by him make it possible to see the beauty of the corners of their small homeland, and portraits introduce interesting people from Smolensk.

Vladimir Yelchaninov is constantly working on his canvases, any of his work, even if it is actually finished, he can prime and start writing it again. Each held exhibition of the artist presents many new works, but for today’s experimental exhibition, Vladimir Yelchaninov slightly deviated from his rules. For her, he provided his favorite landscapes and still lifes of different years.

The exhibition of the national artist will last three weeks, and his works will be replaced by the works of the honored artist of Russia Evgeny Drozdov.

Ludmila Trautmane © Gallerix.ru