Sirin. Metamorphoses, 2023
Alexey Yezhov's 2023 painting is an unusual blend of realism and surrealism, where a human face seamlessly merges with a bird's image. The dominant yellow-brown background brings warmth and mystery to the work, while elements like the dragonfly and flower add lightness and airiness. The woman's face is depicted with striking realism, while the bird's beak morphing into the human face creates a surreal effect. This painting evokes a sense of duality and intrigue, prompting reflection on the boundaries between reality and imagination.
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.