Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina?s love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina?s life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai ? her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other.
Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series."
Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina?s art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations.
Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised.
In Alena Vavilina?s art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream?' represents the verbal expression of her work.
The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry?s Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre?"
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). Against the Stream #2. Mixed media: gold and silver leaf and acrylic on paper, 2023. Signed in lower right. A dazzling composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina featuring a school of scarlet-hued fish swimming upwards against the stream, forging their way through vertical strips of gold that represent the flowing waters. The bands of the cascading river gently slant in areas allowing the aquatic animals to glide upward as scattered dots of bubbles surround them, accentuating their movement. The geometric design and lustrous gold and silver leaf imbue the piece with an elegant presentation reminiscent of Art Deco. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. Size: 39.37" L x 27.56" W (100 cm x 70 cm) "Against the Stream #2," however also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. The Chinese word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance", "plenty", and "affluence"; therefore, fish are a symbol of wealth. Even more, the Chinese word for goldfish, "jin yu," is a homophone for "gold in abundance." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai - her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry, Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187196
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #34. Mixed media: gold and silver leaf and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. An exquisite composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features nine butterflies fluttering around thin, vertical stripes, allowing the artist to play with a bit of geometry alongside the natural. All is delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground and created via Vavilina's painstaking process. Interestingly, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 29.92" L x 22.05" W (76 cm x 56 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai - her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream.' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187193
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). Against the Stream #2. Mixed media: gold and silver leaf and acrylic on paper, 2023. Signed in lower right. A dazzling composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina featuring a school of scarlet-hued fish swimming upwards against the stream, forging their way through vertical strips of gold that represent the flowing waters. The bands of the cascading river gently slant in areas allowing the aquatic animals to glide upward as scattered dots of bubbles surround them, accentuating their movement. The geometric design and lustrous gold and silver leaf imbue the piece with an elegant presentation reminiscent of Art Deco. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. Size: 39.37" L x 27.56" W (100 cm x 70 cm) "Against the Stream #2," however also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. The Chinese word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance", "plenty", and "affluence"; therefore, fish are a symbol of wealth. Even more, the Chinese word for goldfish, "jin yu," is a homophone for "gold in abundance." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai - her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry, Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187196
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #36. Mixed media: gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. A stunning composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features five butterflies fluttering around thin, vertical stripes of silver leaf, allowing the artist to play with a bit of geometry alongside the natural. All is delineated in black, white, and silver leaf against a brilliant gold leaf ground and created via Vavilina's painstaking process. Interestingly, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 25.59" W x 39.76" H (65 cm x 101 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai; her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187198
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Blue Butterflies" - Mixed Media: watercolor and silverleaf on paper, 2024. Signed "AV" at lower right. A gorgeous composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in azure blue, aureolin yellow, and black against a lustrous silver leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 22.05" W x 29.92" H (56 cm x 76 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai; her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187192
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). Against the Stream #2. Mixed media: gold and silver leaf and acrylic on paper, 2023. Signed in lower right. A dazzling composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina featuring a school of scarlet-hued fish swimming upwards against the stream, forging their way through vertical strips of gold that represent the flowing waters. The bands of the cascading river gently slant in areas allowing the aquatic animals to glide upward as scattered dots of bubbles surround them, accentuating their movement. The geometric design and lustrous gold and silver leaf imbue the piece with an elegant presentation reminiscent of Art Deco. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. Size: 39.37" L x 27.56" W (100 cm x 70 cm) "Against the Stream #2," however also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. The Chinese word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance", "plenty", and "affluence"; therefore, fish are a symbol of wealth. Even more, the Chinese word for goldfish, "jin yu," is a homophone for "gold in abundance." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai - her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry, Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187196
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). "Against the Stream #1" gold and silver leaf and acrylic on black paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. A stunning composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina featuring a school of red and shimmering silver fish swimming upwards against the stream. The flowing waters are represented by vertical strips of gold, gently slanting to allow room for the crimson-colored fish then continuing to the edge of the paper. The geometric design and lustrous gold leaf imbue the piece with an elegant presentation reminiscent of Art Deco. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. Size: 27.56" W x 39.37" H (70 cm x 100 cm) "Against the Stream," however also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. The Chinese word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance", "plenty", and "affluence"; therefore, fish are a symbol of wealth. Even more, the Chinese word for goldfish, "jin yu," is a homophone for "gold in abundance." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai - her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognized. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187200
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #36. Mixed media: gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. A stunning composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features five butterflies fluttering around thin, vertical stripes of silver leaf, allowing the artist to play with a bit of geometry alongside the natural. All is delineated in black, white, and silver leaf against a brilliant gold leaf ground and created via Vavilina's painstaking process. Interestingly, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 25.59" W x 39.76" H (65 cm x 101 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai; her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187198
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Blue Butterflies" - Mixed Media: watercolor and silverleaf on paper, 2024. Signed "AV" at lower right. A gorgeous composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in azure blue, aureolin yellow, and black against a lustrous silver leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 22.05" W x 29.92" H (56 cm x 76 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai; her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187192
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Only One" - Mixed Media" gold leaf and acrylic paint on black paper, 2024. Signed "AV" on one ripple in upper left. An elegant composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina featuring three fish - two of gold leaf and one of crimson paint - swimming beneath a rippling surface of water. The golden fish swim upwards, curiously investigating the cause of the waves, while the third fish - presumably intended as the "only one" mentioned in the title of the piece - dives down into the watery depths. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. "Only One," however also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. The Chinese word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance", "plenty", and "affluence"; therefore, fish are a symbol of wealth. Even more, the Chinese word for goldfish, "jin yu," is a homophone for "gold in abundance." Size: 19.6" W x 25.6" H (49.8 cm x 65 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187199
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #31. Mixed media: gold leaf and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. An exquisite composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features nine butterflies fluttering around thin, vertical stripes, allowing the artist to play with a bit of geometry alongside the natural. All is delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground and created via Vavilina's painstaking process. Interestingly, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 22" W x 29.75" H (55.9 cm x 75.6 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187190
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). "Against the Stream #1" gold and silver leaf and acrylic on black paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. A stunning composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina featuring a school of red and shimmering silver fish swimming upwards against the stream. The flowing waters are represented by vertical strips of gold, gently slanting to allow room for the crimson-colored fish then continuing to the edge of the paper. The geometric design and lustrous gold leaf imbue the piece with an elegant presentation reminiscent of Art Deco. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. Size: 27.56" W x 39.37" H (70 cm x 100 cm) "Against the Stream," however also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. The Chinese word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance", "plenty", and "affluence"; therefore, fish are a symbol of wealth. Even more, the Chinese word for goldfish, "jin yu," is a homophone for "gold in abundance." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai - her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognized. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187200
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #36. Mixed media: gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. A stunning composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features five butterflies fluttering around thin, vertical stripes of silver leaf, allowing the artist to play with a bit of geometry alongside the natural. All is delineated in black, white, and silver leaf against a brilliant gold leaf ground and created via Vavilina's painstaking process. Interestingly, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 25.59" W x 39.76" H (65 cm x 101 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai; her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187198
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Blue Butterflies" - Mixed Media: watercolor and silverleaf on paper, 2024. Signed "AV" at lower right. A gorgeous composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in azure blue, aureolin yellow, and black against a lustrous silver leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 22.05" W x 29.92" H (56 cm x 76 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai; her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187192
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #35. Mixed media: gold leaf, silver leaf, acrylic, and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. A dazzling composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features five butterflies fluttering around thin, vertical stripes, allowing the artist to play with a bit of geometry alongside the natural. Created via Vavilina's painstaking process, all is delineated in hues of black, white, and orange against a brilliant gold leaf ground with bands of lustrous silver leaf. Interestingly, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 29.92" L x 22.05" W x 0.1" H (76 cm x 56 cm x 0.3 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai; her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream?' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187191
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). Against the Stream #2. Mixed media: gold and silver leaf and acrylic on paper, 2023. Signed in lower right. A dazzling composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina featuring a school of scarlet-hued fish swimming upwards against the stream, forging their way through vertical strips of gold that represent the flowing waters. The bands of the cascading river gently slant in areas allowing the aquatic animals to glide upward as scattered dots of bubbles surround them, accentuating their movement. The geometric design and lustrous gold and silver leaf imbue the piece with an elegant presentation reminiscent of Art Deco. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. Size: 39.37" L x 27.56" W (100 cm x 70 cm) "Against the Stream #2," however also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. The Chinese word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance", "plenty", and "affluence"; therefore, fish are a symbol of wealth. Even more, the Chinese word for goldfish, "jin yu," is a homophone for "gold in abundance." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai - her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry, Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187196
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #34. Mixed media: gold and silver leaf and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. An exquisite composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features nine butterflies fluttering around thin, vertical stripes, allowing the artist to play with a bit of geometry alongside the natural. All is delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground and created via Vavilina's painstaking process. Interestingly, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 29.92" L x 22.05" W (76 cm x 56 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai - her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream.' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre." Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187193
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series #38. Mixed media: gold leaf, ink, and acrylic paint on Fabriano paper, 2024. Signed "AV" at lower right. An elegant composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series, featuring a group of five butterflies delineated in cobalt blue, vermilion, tangerine, scarlet, black, and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground - all created via a painstaking process. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse; however, the Butterflies Series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 21.85" W x 29.72" H (55.5 cm x 75.5 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187195
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #33. Mixed media: gold leaf, ink, and acrylic paint on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. An exquisite composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features seven butterflies fluttering in a group delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground - all created via Vavilina's painstaking process. Interestingly, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 22.05" W x 29.92" H (56 cm x 76 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187194
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). "Against the Stream #1" gold and silver leaf and acrylic on black paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. A stunning composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina featuring a school of red and shimmering silver fish swimming upwards against the stream. The flowing waters are represented by vertical strips of gold, gently slanting to allow room for the crimson-colored fish then continuing to the edge of the paper. The geometric design and lustrous gold leaf imbue the piece with an elegant presentation reminiscent of Art Deco. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. Size: 27.56" W x 39.37" H (70 cm x 100 cm) "Against the Stream," however also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. The Chinese word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance", "plenty", and "affluence"; therefore, fish are a symbol of wealth. Even more, the Chinese word for goldfish, "jin yu," is a homophone for "gold in abundance." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai - her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187200
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Butterflies Series #36" gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" in lower center. A dazzling composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in fuchsia and teal against a brilliant gold leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 25.59" W x 39.76" H (65 cm x 101 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187197
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Only One" - Mixed Media" gold leaf and acrylic paint on black paper, 2024. Signed "AV" on one ripple in upper left. An elegant composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina featuring three fish - two of gold leaf and one of crimson paint - swimming beneath a rippling surface of water. The golden fish swim upwards, curiously investigating the cause of the waves, while the third fish - presumably intended as the "only one" mentioned in the title of the piece - dives down into the watery depths. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. "Only One," however also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. The Chinese word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance", "plenty", and "affluence"; therefore, fish are a symbol of wealth. Even more, the Chinese word for goldfish, "jin yu," is a homophone for "gold in abundance." Size: 19.6" W x 25.6" H (49.8 cm x 65 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187199
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #31. Mixed media: gold leaf and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. An exquisite composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features nine butterflies fluttering around thin, vertical stripes, allowing the artist to play with a bit of geometry alongside the natural. All is delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground and created via Vavilina's painstaking process. Interestingly, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 22" W x 29.75" H (55.9 cm x 75.6 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans-dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilina's art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistry's Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #187190
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Black Collection Butterflies Series. Gold leaf on black paper, 2021. Signed "AV" at lower right. A striking composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Black Collection Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 27.56" L x 39.37" W (70 cm x 100 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170378
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Black Collection Butterflies Series. Gold leaf on black paper, 2021. Signed "AV" at lower right. A striking composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Black Collection Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 27.56" L x 39.37" W (70 cm x 100 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170378
**Originally Listed At $1000** Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Black Collection Butterflies Series. Gold leaf on black paper, 2021. Signed "AV" at lower right. A striking composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Black Collection Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 27.56" L x 39.37" W (70 cm x 100 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170378
**Originally Listed At $800** Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Abduction of Europa" - Mixed media: patinated copper and concrete base. 2021. Signed and dated "AV / 02-21" underneath base. An elegant sculpture by award-winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, "Abduction of Europa" presents Vavilina's interpretation of this Classical theme - the legendary abduction of Europa by Zeus transformed as a bull. Created with Vavilina's minimalist approach, it is the first from the artist's mythological series. The abstract figural composition is comprised of patinated copper - both openwork copper wire silhouettes as well as relief phallus and female genitalia at the center. The copper imagery rises from a cylindrical cement base that Vavilina cleverly embellished with flutes to suggest a classical column. A fascinating interpretation of this theme from classical mythology by Alena Vavilina, an artist whose star is on a meteoric rise in the art world. Size of copper sculpture + cement columnar base: 3.75" W x 11.625" H (9.5 cm x 29.5 cm) Numerous artists and sculptors have been creating paintings and sculptures dedicated to the Abduction of Europa, revealing their personal visions of this myth. Vavilina decided to take a risk and recreate her own vision of the myth in her own mixed media style with a minimalistic approach. In Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician lady of elite lineage, for whom the continent of Europe was ultimately named. The iconography of these reliefs was inspired by the legendary Cretan story of Zeus abducting her in the form of a white bull. According to Classical scholar Karl Kerenyi, "most of the love-stories concerning Zeus originated from more ancient tales describing his marriages with goddesses. This can especially be said of the story of Europa." (The Gods of the Greeks, Thames and Hudson, p. 108) Enamored of Europa, Zeus elected to seduce her in a crafty fashion, transforming himself into a tame white bull so that he could blend in with her father's herds of cattle. When Europa was gathering flowers with her attendants, she noticed the bull, petted him and eventually mounted his back. Zeus took full advantage of the moment, made his way to the sea and swam to the island of Crete, all the while with Europa on his back. Once they arrived, Zeus revealed his true identity to Europa, and she became the first queen of Crete. Europa bore Zeus three sons, including Minos the ruler of Crete, Rhadamanthys who ruled the Cyclades, and Sarpedon who ruled Lycia. In time she married Asterius, the king of Crete, and was worshipped under the name of Hellotis in Crete, where the festival Hellotia was held in her honor. Europa was the source of inspiration for several works of Classical literature. In the mid 2nd century BCE, the poet Moschos wrote a Hellenistic epic about Europa. Ovid's "Metamorphoses" describes Jupiter's seduction, "And gradually she lost her fear, and he/Offered his breast for her virgin caresses,/His horns for her to wind with chains of flowers/Until the princess dared to mount his back/Her pet bull's back, unwitting whom she rode/Then slowly, slowly down the broad, dry beach /First in the shallow waves the great god set/His spurious hooves, then sauntered further out/'til in the open sea he bore his prize/Fear filled her heart as, gazing back, she saw/The fast receding sands. Her right hand grasped/A horn, the other lent upon his back/Her fluttering tunic floated in the breeze." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Alena Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " In addition to her mixed-media paintings, Vavilina has successfully engaged with mixed media sculpture. As we see in this example, her work transgresses boundaries of time and cultural/historical origination. Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168667
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Black Collection Butterflies Series. Gold leaf on black paper, 2021. Signed "AV" at lower right. A striking composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Black Collection Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 27.56" L x 39.37" W (70 cm x 100 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170378
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). "Life is a Game 2" - Mixed Media: gold leaf, silver leaf, acrylic paint, and chalk on paper, 2021. Signed "AV" on one of the creature's fins at lower right. A captivating composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, featuring two ethereal creatures of rich red hues with huge eyes and royal blue puddles below, both with fins delineated in silver leaf, surrounded by black globular forms and a gold leaf checkerboard. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. This composition was also inspired by magical creatures envisioned in the artist's dreams. Size: 39.5" L x 27.5" W (100.3 cm x 69.8 cm) The sad eyes are similar to those of Vavilina's sculptures, namely the Big Ocean Drops (2019) and Ocean Drops Little (2019) , and are, according to the artist "windows into the souls of the creatures of our ocean" as well as a "dedication to the pollution within the big blue sea" intended to draw "attention to nature." By placing the droplets against a gold and silver leaf checkerboard and entitling the piece, "Life is a game" Vavilina is making a powerful artistic statement about how humankind "plays" with nature by creating interventions that disturb our ecosystem. In addition, according to Vavilina the checkerboard pattern is also a metaphorical symbol for the artist who is conveying the idea that life is a game. Furthermore, this pattern symbolizes the artist's philosophical thoughts about life and the rules that artists and people in general should follow as well as how they should 'play' their lives. In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilinas love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilinas life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilinas art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170379
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #27. Mixed media: silver leaf, watercolor, ink, and charcoal on paper, 2022. Signed "AV" just beneath the shadow cast by a single butterfly on the lower right corner. A beautiful composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in ruby red, black, and white against a brilliant silver leaf ground as well as a single butterfly fluttering over the white ground at the lower right - all created via a painstaking process. What's more, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Finally, the color red was an intentional choice of Vavilina's as it is symbolic of joy, good luck, and happiness in Chinese culture. Size: 29.9" L x 22.1" W (75.9 cm x 56.1 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170376
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Jazz Series No. 4" - Mixed media: patinated copper and cement base. 2021. Signed and dated "AV / 03-21" on one side of base. An elegant sculpture by award-winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, "Jazz Series No. 4" presents Vavilina's interpretation of this popular genre of music that is rooted in African-American musical traditions. The abstract figural composition is comprised of patinated copper - both openwork wire elements to depict the musician as well as the strings of the bass viol and copper sheet to depict the instrument's neck and contours. Vavilina used her signature minimalist style to create a silhouette of the bass-viol with a hand of the musician within one uninterrupted line of patinated copper. She added the flat sides of the instrument to create a 3-dimensional experience. The copper figural composition rises from a triangular cement base that Vavilina embellished with a wood grain pattern inspired by a performance space. Ideal for any music lover, a mesmerizing sculpture by Alena Vavilina, an artist whose star is on a meteoric rise in the art world. Size of copper sculpture + cement base: 6.625" W x 12.7" H (16.8 cm x 32.3 cm) Believing that music plays a critical role in every human being's life, Alena Vavilina dedicated a series of sculptures to classical and jazz music which includes "Jazz Series No. 4". Jazz and classical are Vavilina's favorite genres of music, and she listens to both while working in her studio. In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Alena Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " In addition to her mixed-media paintings, Vavilina has successfully engaged with mixed media sculpture. As we see in this example, her work transgresses boundaries of time and cultural/historical origination. Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168666
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). "Life is a Game 2" - Mixed Media: gold leaf, silver leaf, acrylic paint, and chalk on paper, 2021. Signed "AV" on one of the creature's fins at lower right. A captivating composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, featuring two ethereal creatures of rich red hues with huge eyes and royal blue puddles below, both with fins delineated in silver leaf, surrounded by black globular forms and a gold leaf checkerboard. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. This composition was also inspired by magical creatures envisioned in the artist's dreams. Size: 39.5" L x 27.5" W (100.3 cm x 69.8 cm) The sad eyes are similar to those of Vavilina's sculptures, namely the Big Ocean Drops (2019) and Ocean Drops Little (2019) , and are, according to the artist "windows into the souls of the creatures of our ocean" as well as a "dedication to the pollution within the big blue sea" intended to draw "attention to nature." By placing the droplets against a gold and silver leaf checkerboard and entitling the piece, "Life is a game" Vavilina is making a powerful artistic statement about how humankind "plays" with nature by creating interventions that disturb our ecosystem. In addition, according to Vavilina the checkerboard pattern is also a metaphorical symbol for the artist who is conveying the idea that life is a game. Furthermore, this pattern symbolizes the artist's philosophical thoughts about life and the rules that artists and people in general should follow as well as how they should 'play' their lives. In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilinas love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilinas life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilinas art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170379
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Black Collection Butterflies Series. Gold leaf on black paper, 2021. Signed "AV" at lower right. A striking composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Black Collection Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 27.56" L x 39.37" W (70 cm x 100 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170378
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #27. Mixed media: silver leaf, watercolor, ink, and charcoal on paper, 2022. Signed "AV" just beneath the shadow cast by a single butterfly on the lower right corner. A beautiful composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in ruby red, black, and white against a brilliant silver leaf ground as well as a single butterfly fluttering over the white ground at the lower right - all created via a painstaking process. What's more, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Finally, the color red was an intentional choice of Vavilina's as it is symbolic of joy, good luck, and happiness in Chinese culture. Size: 29.9" L x 22.1" W (75.9 cm x 56.1 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170376
John S. Koenig (American, 1927-2017). "The Spanish Comb" oil on canvas, n.d. Signed on lower left. A striking portrait of a stunning beauty entitled "The Spanish Comb" by award-winning artist John Koenig. Koenig's bust-length view of this attractive woman employs his signature loose brushwork and expressive style. The sitter wears a traditional Spanish black shawl or mantilla over her shoulders, gold hoop earrings, and a decorative comb known as a peineta to secure and adorn her fancy coiffure. Such combs have traditionally been worn by Spanish women during special occasions - flamenco performances, bullfights, weddings, Holy Week processions, etc. A stunning portrait of this young lady who perhaps caught Koenig's eye when he was attending the Academia de Barcelona. Size of sight view: 17.75" L x 13.5" W (45.1 cm x 34.3 cm) Size of frame: 27.125" L x 23.125" W (68.9 cm x 58.7 cm) John Koenig painted in Taos, New Mexico from 1978 until 1997 when he moved to Asheville, North Carolina. He studied painting at the Art Students League in New York City as well as sculpture with Jack Pappasion. In addition, he studied at the Academia de Belle Arte in Florence, Italy and the Academia de Barcelona in Spain. His art has been exhibited at the Philadelphia Art Museum, Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, the Farnsworth Museum and Wiscasset Museum in Maine, and The Taos Galleries in Taos, New Mexico and Scottsdale, Arizona. He has also exhibited at the National Arts Club, the National Academy of Design, Allied Artists of America Show, Salmagundi Club and the Fulton Gallery in New York. A recipient of many well-deserved awards and honors, his art has been widely collected in Europe and the United States. Provenance: Private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection, acquired between 1980-1990 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #174120
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Jazz Series No. 4" - Mixed media: patinated copper and cement base. 2021. Signed and dated "AV / 03-21" on one side of base. An elegant sculpture by award-winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, "Jazz Series No. 4" presents Vavilina's interpretation of this popular genre of music that is rooted in African-American musical traditions. The abstract figural composition is comprised of patinated copper - both openwork wire elements to depict the musician as well as the strings of the bass viol and copper sheet to depict the instrument's neck and contours. Vavilina used her signature minimalist style to create a silhouette of the bass-viol with a hand of the musician within one uninterrupted line of patinated copper. She added the flat sides of the instrument to create a 3-dimensional experience. The copper figural composition rises from a triangular cement base that Vavilina embellished with a wood grain pattern inspired by a performance space. Ideal for any music lover, a mesmerizing sculpture by Alena Vavilina, an artist whose star is on a meteoric rise in the art world. Size of copper sculpture + cement base: 6.625" W x 12.7" H (16.8 cm x 32.3 cm) Believing that music plays a critical role in every human being's life, Alena Vavilina dedicated a series of sculptures to classical and jazz music which includes "Jazz Series No. 4". Jazz and classical are Vavilina's favorite genres of music, and she listens to both while working in her studio. In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Alena Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " In addition to her mixed-media paintings, Vavilina has successfully engaged with mixed media sculpture. As we see in this example, her work transgresses boundaries of time and cultural/historical origination. Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168666
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). "Life is a Game 2" - Mixed Media: gold leaf, silver leaf, acrylic paint, and chalk on paper, 2021. Signed "AV" on one of the creature's fins at lower right. A captivating composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, featuring two ethereal creatures of rich red hues with huge eyes and royal blue puddles below, both with fins delineated in silver leaf, surrounded by black globular forms and a gold leaf checkerboard. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. This composition was also inspired by magical creatures envisioned in the artist's dreams. Size: 39.5" L x 27.5" W (100.3 cm x 69.8 cm) The sad eyes are similar to those of Vavilina's sculptures, namely the Big Ocean Drops (2019) and Ocean Drops Little (2019) , and are, according to the artist "windows into the souls of the creatures of our ocean" as well as a "dedication to the pollution within the big blue sea" intended to draw "attention to nature." By placing the droplets against a gold and silver leaf checkerboard and entitling the piece, "Life is a game" Vavilina is making a powerful artistic statement about how humankind "plays" with nature by creating interventions that disturb our ecosystem. In addition, according to Vavilina the checkerboard pattern is also a metaphorical symbol for the artist who is conveying the idea that life is a game. Furthermore, this pattern symbolizes the artist's philosophical thoughts about life and the rules that artists and people in general should follow as well as how they should 'play' their lives. In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilinas love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilinas life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilinas art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170379
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Black Collection Butterflies Series. Gold leaf on black paper, 2021. Signed "AV" at lower right. A striking composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Black Collection Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in black and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground - a dramatic presentation created via a painstaking process. The Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 27.56" L x 39.37" W (70 cm x 100 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170378
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #27. Mixed media: silver leaf, watercolor, ink, and charcoal on paper, 2022. Signed "AV" just beneath the shadow cast by a single butterfly on the lower right corner. A beautiful composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in ruby red, black, and white against a brilliant silver leaf ground as well as a single butterfly fluttering over the white ground at the lower right - all created via a painstaking process. What's more, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Finally, the color red was an intentional choice of Vavilina's as it is symbolic of joy, good luck, and happiness in Chinese culture. Size: 29.9" L x 22.1" W (75.9 cm x 56.1 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170376
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Abduction of Europa" - Mixed media: patinated copper and concrete base. 2021. Signed and dated "AV / 02-21" underneath base. An elegant sculpture by award-winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, "Abduction of Europa" presents Vavilina's interpretation of this Classical theme - the legendary abduction of Europa by Zeus transformed as a bull. Created with Vavilina's minimalist approach, it is the first from the artist's mythological series. The abstract figural composition is comprised of patinated copper - both openwork copper wire silhouettes as well as relief phallus and female genitalia at the center. The copper imagery rises from a cylindrical cement base that Vavilina cleverly embellished with flutes to suggest a classical column. A fascinating interpretation of this theme from classical mythology by Alena Vavilina, an artist whose star is on a meteoric rise in the art world. Size of copper sculpture + cement columnar base: 3.75" W x 11.625" H (9.5 cm x 29.5 cm) Numerous artists and sculptors have been creating paintings and sculptures dedicated to the Abduction of Europa, revealing their personal visions of this myth. Vavilina decided to take a risk and recreate her own vision of the myth in her own mixed media style with a minimalistic approach. In Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician lady of elite lineage, for whom the continent of Europe was ultimately named. The iconography of these reliefs was inspired by the legendary Cretan story of Zeus abducting her in the form of a white bull. According to Classical scholar Karl Kerenyi, "most of the love-stories concerning Zeus originated from more ancient tales describing his marriages with goddesses. This can especially be said of the story of Europa." (The Gods of the Greeks, Thames and Hudson, p. 108) Enamored of Europa, Zeus elected to seduce her in a crafty fashion, transforming himself into a tame white bull so that he could blend in with her father's herds of cattle. When Europa was gathering flowers with her attendants, she noticed the bull, petted him and eventually mounted his back. Zeus took full advantage of the moment, made his way to the sea and swam to the island of Crete, all the while with Europa on his back. Once they arrived, Zeus revealed his true identity to Europa, and she became the first queen of Crete. Europa bore Zeus three sons, including Minos the ruler of Crete, Rhadamanthys who ruled the Cyclades, and Sarpedon who ruled Lycia. In time she married Asterius, the king of Crete, and was worshipped under the name of Hellotis in Crete, where the festival Hellotia was held in her honor. Europa was the source of inspiration for several works of Classical literature. In the mid 2nd century BCE, the poet Moschos wrote a Hellenistic epic about Europa. Ovid's "Metamorphoses" describes Jupiter's seduction, "And gradually she lost her fear, and he/Offered his breast for her virgin caresses,/His horns for her to wind with chains of flowers/Until the princess dared to mount his back/Her pet bull's back, unwitting whom she rode/Then slowly, slowly down the broad, dry beach /First in the shallow waves the great god set/His spurious hooves, then sauntered further out/'til in the open sea he bore his prize/Fear filled her heart as, gazing back, she saw/The fast receding sands. Her right hand grasped/A horn, the other lent upon his back/Her fluttering tunic floated in the breeze." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Alena Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " In addition to her mixed-media paintings, Vavilina has successfully engaged with mixed media sculpture. As we see in this example, her work transgresses boundaries of time and cultural/historical origination. Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168667
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Jazz Series No. 4" - Mixed media: patinated copper and cement base. 2021. Signed and dated "AV / 03-21" on one side of base. An elegant sculpture by award-winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, "Jazz Series No. 4" presents Vavilina's interpretation of this popular genre of music that is rooted in African-American musical traditions. The abstract figural composition is comprised of patinated copper - both openwork wire elements to depict the musician as well as the strings of the bass viol and copper sheet to depict the instrument's neck and contours. Vavilina used her signature minimalist style to create a silhouette of the bass-viol with a hand of the musician within one uninterrupted line of patinated copper. She added the flat sides of the instrument to create a 3-dimensional experience. The copper figural composition rises from a triangular cement base that Vavilina embellished with a wood grain pattern inspired by a performance space. Ideal for any music lover, a mesmerizing sculpture by Alena Vavilina, an artist whose star is on a meteoric rise in the art world. Size of copper sculpture + cement base: 6.625" W x 12.7" H (16.8 cm x 32.3 cm) Believing that music plays a critical role in every human being's life, Alena Vavilina dedicated a series of sculptures to classical and jazz music which includes "Jazz Series No. 4". Jazz and classical are Vavilina's favorite genres of music, and she listens to both while working in her studio. In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Alena Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " In addition to her mixed-media paintings, Vavilina has successfully engaged with mixed media sculpture. As we see in this example, her work transgresses boundaries of time and cultural/historical origination. Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168666
**Originally Listed At $800** Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Abduction of Europa" - Mixed media: patinated copper and concrete base. 2021. Signed and dated "AV / 02-21" underneath base. An elegant sculpture by award-winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, "Abduction of Europa" presents Vavilina's interpretation of this Classical theme - the legendary abduction of Europa by Zeus transformed as a bull. Created with Vavilina's minimalist approach, it is the first from the artist's mythological series. The abstract figural composition is comprised of patinated copper - both openwork copper wire silhouettes as well as relief phallus and female genitalia at the center. The copper imagery rises from a cylindrical cement base that Vavilina cleverly embellished with flutes to suggest a classical column. A fascinating interpretation of this theme from classical mythology by Alena Vavilina, an artist whose star is on a meteoric rise in the art world. Size of copper sculpture + cement columnar base: 3.75" W x 11.625" H (9.5 cm x 29.5 cm) Numerous artists and sculptors have been creating paintings and sculptures dedicated to the Abduction of Europa, revealing their personal visions of this myth. Vavilina decided to take a risk and recreate her own vision of the myth in her own mixed media style with a minimalistic approach. In Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician lady of elite lineage, for whom the continent of Europe was ultimately named. The iconography of these reliefs was inspired by the legendary Cretan story of Zeus abducting her in the form of a white bull. According to Classical scholar Karl Kerenyi, "most of the love-stories concerning Zeus originated from more ancient tales describing his marriages with goddesses. This can especially be said of the story of Europa." (The Gods of the Greeks, Thames and Hudson, p. 108) Enamored of Europa, Zeus elected to seduce her in a crafty fashion, transforming himself into a tame white bull so that he could blend in with her father's herds of cattle. When Europa was gathering flowers with her attendants, she noticed the bull, petted him and eventually mounted his back. Zeus took full advantage of the moment, made his way to the sea and swam to the island of Crete, all the while with Europa on his back. Once they arrived, Zeus revealed his true identity to Europa, and she became the first queen of Crete. Europa bore Zeus three sons, including Minos the ruler of Crete, Rhadamanthys who ruled the Cyclades, and Sarpedon who ruled Lycia. In time she married Asterius, the king of Crete, and was worshipped under the name of Hellotis in Crete, where the festival Hellotia was held in her honor. Europa was the source of inspiration for several works of Classical literature. In the mid 2nd century BCE, the poet Moschos wrote a Hellenistic epic about Europa. Ovid's "Metamorphoses" describes Jupiter's seduction, "And gradually she lost her fear, and he/Offered his breast for her virgin caresses,/His horns for her to wind with chains of flowers/Until the princess dared to mount his back/Her pet bull's back, unwitting whom she rode/Then slowly, slowly down the broad, dry beach /First in the shallow waves the great god set/His spurious hooves, then sauntered further out/'til in the open sea he bore his prize/Fear filled her heart as, gazing back, she saw/The fast receding sands. Her right hand grasped/A horn, the other lent upon his back/Her fluttering tunic floated in the breeze." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Alena Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " In addition to her mixed-media paintings, Vavilina has successfully engaged with mixed media sculpture. As we see in this example, her work transgresses boundaries of time and cultural/historical origination. Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168667
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #27. Mixed media: silver leaf, watercolor, ink, and charcoal on paper, 2022. Signed "AV" just beneath the shadow cast by a single butterfly on the lower right corner. A beautiful composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features dozens of butterflies delineated in ruby red, black, and white against a brilliant silver leaf ground as well as a single butterfly fluttering over the white ground at the lower right - all created via a painstaking process. What's more, the Butterflies series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Finally, the color red was an intentional choice of Vavilina's as it is symbolic of joy, good luck, and happiness in Chinese culture. Size: 29.9" L x 22.1" W (75.9 cm x 56.1 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #170376
Alena Vavilina (Russian, b. 1986). "Butterflies series: #23" (2021). Mixed Media: silver leaf, ink, and watercolor on heavy gauge paper. Signed "AV" at lower right. An ethereal composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, number 23 from her Butterflies series, featuring dozens of butterflies of rich cobalt blue and black hues, all against a remarkable silver leaf ground. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse; however, Vavilina also has a deep respect for Asian art, and her Butterflies series pays homage to Chinese visual art and culture. Size: 30" L x 22.05" W (76.2 cm x 56 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilinas love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilinas life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement reads as follows, "Alena Vavilinas art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Accompanied by the artist's certificate of authenticity. Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #164821
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #32. Mixed media: gold leaf, ink, and acrylic paint on paper, 2022. Signed "AV" at lower right. An elegant composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series, featuring a group of five butterflies delineated in cobalt blue, vermilion, tangerine, scarlet, black, and white against a brilliant gold leaf ground - all created via a painstaking process. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse; however, the Butterflies Series also demonstrates the influence of Chinese art and culture on Vavilina's oeuvre. To the Chinese, butterflies symbolize beauty, immortality, love, and freedom. Their metamorphosis is viewed as a transition from flesh to soul - from everyday corporeality to the sacred light of the spiritual world. Size: 29.9" L x 22.1" W (75.9 cm x 56.1 cm) In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #170377
Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Jazz Series No. 4" - Mixed media: patinated copper and cement base. 2021. Signed and dated "AV / 03-21" on one side of base. An elegant sculpture by award-winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, "Jazz Series No. 4" presents Vavilina's interpretation of this popular genre of music that is rooted in African-American musical traditions. The abstract figural composition is comprised of patinated copper - both openwork wire elements to depict the musician as well as the strings of the bass viol and copper sheet to depict the instrument's neck and contours. Vavilina used her signature minimalist style to create a silhouette of the bass-viol with a hand of the musician within one uninterrupted line of patinated copper. She added the flat sides of the instrument to create a 3-dimensional experience. The copper figural composition rises from a triangular cement base that Vavilina embellished with a wood grain pattern inspired by a performance space. Ideal for any music lover, a mesmerizing sculpture by Alena Vavilina, an artist whose star is on a meteoric rise in the art world. Size of copper sculpture + cement base: 6.625" W x 12.7" H (16.8 cm x 32.3 cm) Believing that music plays a critical role in every human being's life, Alena Vavilina dedicated a series of sculptures to classical and jazz music which includes "Jazz Series No. 4". Jazz and classical are Vavilina's favorite genres of music, and she listens to both while working in her studio. In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Alena Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " In addition to her mixed-media paintings, Vavilina has successfully engaged with mixed media sculpture. As we see in this example, her work transgresses boundaries of time and cultural/historical origination. Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168666
**Originally Listed At $800** Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). "Abduction of Europa" - Mixed media: patinated copper and concrete base. 2021. Signed and dated "AV / 02-21" underneath base. An elegant sculpture by award-winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, "Abduction of Europa" presents Vavilina's interpretation of this Classical theme - the legendary abduction of Europa by Zeus transformed as a bull. Created with Vavilina's minimalist approach, it is the first from the artist's mythological series. The abstract figural composition is comprised of patinated copper - both openwork copper wire silhouettes as well as relief phallus and female genitalia at the center. The copper imagery rises from a cylindrical cement base that Vavilina cleverly embellished with flutes to suggest a classical column. A fascinating interpretation of this theme from classical mythology by Alena Vavilina, an artist whose star is on a meteoric rise in the art world. Size of copper sculpture + cement columnar base: 3.75" W x 11.625" H (9.5 cm x 29.5 cm) Numerous artists and sculptors have been creating paintings and sculptures dedicated to the Abduction of Europa, revealing their personal visions of this myth. Vavilina decided to take a risk and recreate her own vision of the myth in her own mixed media style with a minimalistic approach. In Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician lady of elite lineage, for whom the continent of Europe was ultimately named. The iconography of these reliefs was inspired by the legendary Cretan story of Zeus abducting her in the form of a white bull. According to Classical scholar Karl Kerenyi, "most of the love-stories concerning Zeus originated from more ancient tales describing his marriages with goddesses. This can especially be said of the story of Europa." (The Gods of the Greeks, Thames and Hudson, p. 108) Enamored of Europa, Zeus elected to seduce her in a crafty fashion, transforming himself into a tame white bull so that he could blend in with her father's herds of cattle. When Europa was gathering flowers with her attendants, she noticed the bull, petted him and eventually mounted his back. Zeus took full advantage of the moment, made his way to the sea and swam to the island of Crete, all the while with Europa on his back. Once they arrived, Zeus revealed his true identity to Europa, and she became the first queen of Crete. Europa bore Zeus three sons, including Minos the ruler of Crete, Rhadamanthys who ruled the Cyclades, and Sarpedon who ruled Lycia. In time she married Asterius, the king of Crete, and was worshipped under the name of Hellotis in Crete, where the festival Hellotia was held in her honor. Europa was the source of inspiration for several works of Classical literature. In the mid 2nd century BCE, the poet Moschos wrote a Hellenistic epic about Europa. Ovid's "Metamorphoses" describes Jupiter's seduction, "And gradually she lost her fear, and he/Offered his breast for her virgin caresses,/His horns for her to wind with chains of flowers/Until the princess dared to mount his back/Her pet bull's back, unwitting whom she rode/Then slowly, slowly down the broad, dry beach /First in the shallow waves the great god set/His spurious hooves, then sauntered further out/'til in the open sea he bore his prize/Fear filled her heart as, gazing back, she saw/The fast receding sands. Her right hand grasped/A horn, the other lent upon his back/Her fluttering tunic floated in the breeze." In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Alena Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilina's love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilina's life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilina's art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " In addition to her mixed-media paintings, Vavilina has successfully engaged with mixed media sculpture. As we see in this example, her work transgresses boundaries of time and cultural/historical origination. Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168667
Alena Vavilina (Russia, b. 1986). "Life is a Game 2" - Mixed Media: gold leaf, silver leaf, acrylic paint, and chalk on paper, 2021. Signed "AV" on one of the creature's fins at lower right. A captivating composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina, featuring two ethereal creatures of rich red hues with huge eyes and royal blue puddles below, both with fins delineated in silver leaf, surrounded by black globular forms and a gold leaf checkerboard. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and water is oftentimes highlighted in the form of puddles and droplets in her compositions. This composition was also inspired by magical creatures envisioned in the artist's dreams. Size: 39.5" L x 27.5" W (100.3 cm x 69.8 cm) The sad eyes are similar to those of Vavilina's sculptures, namely the Big Ocean Drops (2019) and Ocean Drops Little (2019) , and are, according to the artist "windows into the souls of the creatures of our ocean" as well as a "dedication to the pollution within the big blue sea" intended to draw "attention to nature." By placing the droplets against a gold and silver leaf checkerboard and entitling the piece, "Life is a game" Vavilina is making a powerful artistic statement about how humankind "plays" with nature by creating interventions that disturb our ecosystem. In addition, according to Vavilina the checkerboard pattern is also a metaphorical symbol for the artist who is conveying the idea that life is a game. Furthermore, this pattern symbolizes the artist's philosophical thoughts about life and the rules that artists and people in general should follow as well as how they should 'play' their lives. In the Spring 2020 issue of Harper's BAZAAR Art, Vavilina was introduced as follows, "Vavilinas love for art flourished from a very young age; her first tutor was her father. He was not an artist himself, but he introduced the use of water colour and still life painting techniques very early on in Vavilinas life. In her adolescent years, she enrolled into an art school in Moscow and never looked back. Vavilina has also been educated in France, England, Malta, China and Dubai her travels have left a mark on her art pieces in one way or the other. Her adoration for Chinese culture has seen her spend some of her early days studying the language and Chinese diplomacy. So influenced is she by the culture, that she calls herself an 'Orientalist,' and this is evident in the style of her art on canvas, for instance, as seen in Cherry Blossom (2019) and in her Butterflies series." Alena Vavilina's Artist Statement, "Alena Vavilinas art is both a unifying and graceful force as it seamlessly weaves an invisible thread binding countries and cultures. Russian by birth, Alena Vavilina grew up in Moscow. She studied in France, England, Malta, China and UAE. Her experiences in these countries and with these cultures are captured in her artistic creations. Her art is trans dimensional, as she attempts to create a world without territorial or temporal boundaries. Through formal lessons at Academic Art School in Moscow, Alena learned the principles of art, and with this foundation she created her own signature mixed media style by which she can be easily recognised. In Alena Vavilinas art, there is the mixture of ancient Chinese style, juxtaposed with modern European civilization. It can be described as reunion of styles, time and the unique author personality. A key source of inspiration for Alena is Vincent Van Gogh, and his quote, 'I dream my painting and then I paint my dream ' represents the verbal expression of her work. The paintings of Alena Vavilina are a part of private arts collections around the world. She is curated by Gallery Artistrys Vienna, Austria ; ART WEME Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and IAM Gallery Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alena Vavilina's artworks and sculptures are always exhibited at the main international Art Fairs: Art Basel Miami, Art Expo Malaysia, Asia Contemporary Art Hong Kong, World Art Dubai, Carrousel du Louvre " Provenance: Collection of the artist, Alena Vavilina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Accompanied by a COA signed by Alena Vavilina All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #170379
