Still life
Alexander Petrov's painting is a complex still life that showcases the artist's masterful command of composition and color. In the foreground, meticulously detailed flowers in a pot are surrounded by vibrant green leaves and red blooms, adding liveliness and dynamics to the image. The golden frame in the background with a dark backdrop, where dried fish hang, draws attention and incorporates an element of surrealism into the overall composition. The use of rich reds and gold hues creates a strong contrast against the muted tones, adding depth to the piece.
Alexander Petrov
Soviet and Russian artist, painter, member of the Union of Artists of the USSR. In 1975 he graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture named after I. E. Repin (painting department, studio of A. A. Milnikov). From 1975 to 1978 he worked in the creative studio of A. A. Milnikov. Since 1975 he has participated in exhibitions in Russia, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Finland, France, Sweden, and the USA.
- Member of the Union of Artists of the USSR (since 1975).
- Member of the Petersburg Academy of Contemporary Art 'SPASI' since 1996.