The Russian Neverland

What inspires an artist to create a unique piece of art? Well, than depends on an artist. In case of a Russian artist ANATOLY KUDRAVCEV exhibited in our gallery the inspiration comes from his yearly 3 months' long trips to an old Russian village of Shanevo. According to the artist this is an almost unreal place, somewhere out of this world. Ask any Russian and he/she will never be able to say where it is situated. It seems like time stopped there and preserved the beauty unspoiled by progress and civilization. It is a kind of place from old Russian fairy tales...

After each visit Anatoly creates a photographic report of his summer trip which in itself has an artistic value on its own and then during long winter hours those photographic memories inspire the artist to create his masterpieces.

Here are some rare photographs of Shanevo and its inhabitants (the last photo is an old Russian stove decorated by the artist's friend) ...

... and here are some of Anatoly's works inspired by Shanevo (indian ink):

To see more of Anatoly Kudravcev's works, please, visit http://www.capucinesboulevard.com/artist/Anatoly_Kudravcev