Traditionally, painting is the illusion of depth on a
flat surface. My work shatters this illusion by
making depth physical. Drawing on the structural
memory of bird feathers and the weightlessness
of down, I create topographies of emotion. This is
not merely a craft; it is the preservation of breath
and movement within a frozen, tactile moment.
"Fisherman" 35x50 cm / 1999
Applique / Fiberboard, feathers, down
Master of Decorative and Applied Arts,
Syktyvkar State University, Komi Republic
I have been original art for 40 years
"The Feather of My Soul," Gallery of the Creative Union
of Artists of Russia, Krasnoyarsk, 2026
"Feather Shawl," Piano Museum, Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Region, 2023
"Two Souls – Two Destinies" Exhibition Hall, Ukhta, 2026;
"Treasures of the North" International Exhibition and Fair of Russian
Artisans and Artists, Expocentre Central Exhibition Complex, Moscow, 2024
On the Hunt 35x40 / 2000
Appliqué / hardboard, feather, down
O R I G I N A L
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"Dandelions" 9x12/2024
Applique/Fiberboard, feathers, down
Ice Drift 45x35 / 1998
Applique/fiberboard, feathers, down
Forest Giant 25x30 / 2025
Appliqué / hardboard, feather, down
A QUILL INSTEAD OF A BRUSH, NATURE INSTEAD OF PAINT
A feather is the memory of
flight. Down is the warmth of
life. I do not paint pictures; I
restore the material to its
natural element. In my works,
the 2D space of the canvas
dissolves, giving way to
sculptural relief where light
becomes a co-creator and
shadow a tool.
01 - “Bullfinches" 30x25 / 2008
02 - “
Geese" 15x8 / 2025
Applique/Fiberboard, feathers, down.
Pair of Capercaillies, 35x50 /2010/
appliqué / hardboard, feather, down
For many years, I have been creating 3D
compositions using naturally colored bird
feathers and down. I use only discarded
materials—essentially waste. Natural
materials reflect the fragile beauty of nature
through their inherent colors; a bird’s
plumage serves as camouflage in the wild,
helping to recreate its natural habitat. Each
feather acts like a brushstroke. Nature itself
is my co-creator. The feathers are treated
with a special compound, allowing them to
retain their qualities over time. In the skilled
hands of a master, waste materials are
transformed into unique works of art.
Artist’s Manifesto: Giving birds a second life!
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