
Mechanical Horse on a Golden Field
Alexei YezhovThis painting is a striking example of Alexey Ezhov’s «medieval surrealism», blending elements of fantasy, mechanics, and traditional painting. The canvas depicts a fantastical creature resembling a hybrid of an animal and a mechanical device: its body is smoothly curved, adorned with blue accents, while its head is stylized as a horse’s, featuring a prominent blue «eye» element. Key features of the composition: The creature’s body resembles a ship or a house on legs, complete with details such as a porthole and a hook, emphasizing its mechanistic aesthetic. The legs are designed as wooden supports with red tips, adding stability and a touch of grotesque to the image. The background is filled with circles featuring red centres, resembling stylized coins or discs, creating a sense of movement and rhythm. The golden-yellow background enhances the fairy-tale and irrealistic quality of the scene, contrasting with the white and red hues of the main character. Artistic techniques: The multi-layered glazing technique, characteristic of Ezhov’s style, adds depth to the work. The combination of organic and mechanical forms is the artist’s signature approach, creating the illusion of a parallel world. The rich colour palette, dominated by gold, red, and blue, evokes both festivity and mystery.

Karna
Alexei YezhovAleksey Yezhov's 2023 painting showcases a unique style that combines elements of surrealism and symbolism. The artwork features a figure in a fantastical outfit, with a large conical hat adorning the head. The character's dress resembles a fairytale village, with windows like small houses and clouds floating across its surface. In the figure's hand, a leash leads to a miniature tree growing out of a barrel, adding an element of whimsy and surprise to the landscape. The gentle background, rendered in pastel blues and beiges, contrasts with the bright red attire, creating a sense of harmony and balance. The piece evokes a sense of wonder and mystery, in line with surrealist traditions, allowing the viewer to imagine and decipher the symbolism of the imagery.

Water Lilies
Alexei YezhovAlexey Yezhov's 2023 painting is a delightful blend of nature and abstraction. The artist depicts an underwater scene with flora in such a way that it conveys a sense of tranquility and harmony. The yellow round leaves and blue berries appear to drift against a blue, water-rich background, creating a sense of movement and freedom. Stones arranged on the bottom add texture and depth to the composition, allowing the viewer to feel its layers and dynamics. Yezhov uses soft contrasts and a rich palette to emphasize the beauty of natural forms and create an atmosphere filled with mystery and dreaminess.

Locomotive of desires
Alexei YezhovAleksei 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.

Sirin. Metamorphoses
Alexei YezhovAlexey 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.

Fish
Alexei YezhovThis painting by Alexey Yezhov is a surreal depiction where imagination and technique intertwine in a captivating narrative. The centerpiece is a large mechanical fish-like device ridden by a person in antiquated attire. Wearing a hat and a red cloak, the character evokes fairy tales or ancient legends. The fish, with mechanical elements and glass mosaic, seems to glide through the air over a rural landscape, creating a sense of a dreamlike flight. The use of soft pastel tones such as blue, gold, and sandy beige lends the work a gentle and warm atmosphere. This work of art beautifully reflects Yezhov's style, combining traditional elements with fantastical details, crafting a unique visual world.
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