Exhibition by Alexander Markov "Carved legends"

On September 24 at 16.00 in the Estate of V. P. Sukachev (Dekabrskikh Sobytiy st., 112), the opening of the personal exhibition "Carved Tales" will take place within the framework of the long-term project "A Tale in a Tree". The exposition includes works by the folk master of the Irkutsk region Alexander Markov, created in the technique of wood carving.

Alexander Vladimirovich Markov is a native of the village of Berezovka, Kuytunsky district. Graduated from Tulun Pedagogical School (art and graphics department). He worked as a graphic designer in Tulun and Sayansk. In the 90s he took part in the design of the Church of the Annunciation under construction. He created carved wooden iconostases, church objects, panels. In his works, the master uses different types of carving: flat-relief, bas-relief and slotted. To implement ideas in his works, the artist is inspired by the motives of the ancient Russian pattern. Openwork ligature is used to create decor or ornament in the form of medieval weaving. Participant of various exhibitions and winner of several professional awards. In 2012, Alexander Markov was awarded the title of People’s Master of the Irkutsk Region.Participant and winner of several contests "Fairy Tale in a Tree". The master is represented at the exhibition with carved icons, panels with views of the Siberian forts, a series of works dedicated to the Russian alphabet.

The exhibition of Alexander Markov "Carved Legends" will work in the Estate of V.P.Sukachev (112 December Events St.) until January 9, 2022. For inquiries by phone: 53-12-24. We remind you of the need to observe the mask regime and social distance when visiting the museum.