Video: Modern Russian folk crafts from Sasha Vinogradova - painting on skulls
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Sasha Vinogradova, an artist and designer from Izhevsk, demonstrated a non-standard view of Russian folklore, painting in the style of ancient Russian folk crafts … skulls. Gzhel, Khokhloma, Zhostovo painting and other styles of folk painting found new life around empty eye sockets.
The talented artist has recently lived and worked in the United States. Perhaps homesickness, coupled with an unusual sense of humor, pushed her to express herself in such an original form. "" - says Sasha Vinogradova.
You can get acquainted with the work of Sasha Vinogradova and with her herself through her blogs on VKontakte or on Facebook.
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