Locomotive of desires, 2021
Aleksei Ezhev's 2021 artwork presents an astonishing blend of fantasy and technique, embodied in a surrealist style. At the heart of the composition is an eccentric caravan featuring elements of a locomotive, a house, and animals, such as an elephant, merged into a single wheeled structure. The unique inventiveness and detailed portrayal of this scene create an atmosphere of a fairy tale world. The use of soft pastel tones, including beige and blue, imparts a sense of lightness and dreaminess, while the bright accents of red and orange add dynamism and cheerfulness. This piece invites the viewer into an endless journey of imagination, making it perfect for those who appreciate uniqueness and creativity in art.
Alexei Yezhov
One of the most popular and interesting artists of St. Petersburg, whose works represent a unique combination of surrealistic techniques and the traditions of Dutch masters. His paintings can be characterized as medieval surrealism, featuring people in medieval costumes reminiscent of characters from Bosch's paintings, as well as strange semi-mechanical fish and animals. His works also frequently feature mechanisms such as sails, wooden wheels, and other medieval devices. Alexei Yezhov employs glazing and multilayer painting techniques, which give his works depth and volume. He creates his own unique world where the medieval and the fantastic intertwine in unusual and captivating compositions.