Andrey Prakhov. Unveiling the Boundless Horizons of Artistic Expression
Andrey Prakhov's creative vision extended beyond the boundaries of a canvas. He sought inspiration from his life, books, history and travels across Europe and Asia, delving into the heart of different cultures and immersing himself in their artistic tapestries.
Born in the city of Great Ustug (Veliky Ustyug), Andrey embarked on his artistic journey in the city of Perm, where he spent his childhood. Despite pursuing a degree in biology and working in various fields such as microbiology, teaching, hydraulic engineering, firefighting, he eventually realized that he couldn't ignore the inner calling of his soul. With great courage, he left behind the security and prospects of his job, completed evening art school for adults, and set off on a liberating artistic voyage.
Over time, Andrey's focus shifted from urban landscapes, which had initially captivated him, to more profound and philosophical projects with intricate compositions crafted in his studio. Drawing inspiration from plein-air experiences and utilizing secondary sources like photographs, prints, and depictions of ancient artifacts, he honed his ability to capture scenes from memory.
His artistic language was a captivating blend of borrowed and reimagined canonical forms, mixed with symbols and recognizable imagery as part of his artistic language. Through his unique visual storytelling, Andrey Prakhov crafted narratives that resonated with audiences, inviting them to delve deeper into his polysemantic works.
Born in the city of Great Ustug (Veliky Ustyug), Andrey embarked on his artistic journey in the city of Perm, where he spent his childhood. Despite pursuing a degree in biology and working in various fields such as microbiology, teaching, hydraulic engineering, firefighting, he eventually realized that he couldn't ignore the inner calling of his soul. With great courage, he left behind the security and prospects of his job, completed evening art school for adults, and set off on a liberating artistic voyage.
Over time, Andrey's focus shifted from urban landscapes, which had initially captivated him, to more profound and philosophical projects with intricate compositions crafted in his studio. Drawing inspiration from plein-air experiences and utilizing secondary sources like photographs, prints, and depictions of ancient artifacts, he honed his ability to capture scenes from memory.
In 2020, Andrey Prakhov left this world, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate. His profound passion for art and his relentless pursuit of creative remain an enduring testament to his remarkable talent.
With a profound passion for his art, Andrey Prakhov showcased his remarkable talent through a series of captivating exhibitions:
2021/07: Branch of the Kyiv National Art Gallery, Chocolate House Cultural Center. Kyiv. "Road to Truth." Solo exhibition.
2021/06: Ornament Art Space Gallery. Kyiv. "Colorful Opera without Temporality." Solo exhibition in memory of the artist's anniversary. Dedicated to the memory of the artist.
2020/09: Art Residency "Surrealism in the Space of Postmodernism Slavutych." Slavutych. Solo exhibition "Postscript."
2019/01: Central House of Writers. Moscow. Solo exhibition at the book presentation of poetess Inna Ryakhovskaya with illustrations by Andrey Prakhov.
2018/12: Exhibition Center "Dom Shirokova." Pavlovsky Posad. Author's project based on the Finnish-Ugric epic "Kalevala."
2017/11: Kyiv Fortress. Author's project "Testimonies of Lost Times" based on the Perm animal style and Finnish-Ugric folklore.
2017/10: Pavlovka ArtGallery. Kyiv. "In the World of Wise Thoughts." Solo exhibition.
2017/09: International festival "GogolFEST," Arksqout, Kyiv. Author's project, painting, installation.
2016/10: Art Dock. Kyiv. "Metamorphoses." Art group "PRAKHIN." Exhibition of painting and photography.
2016/04: Regional Universal Library. Dnipro. Solo exhibition "Story of one City."
2016/03: Art Apartment. Dnipro. "Metamorphoses." Art group "PRAKHIN." Exhibition of painting and photography.
2016/01: Museum and Exhibition Complex "Knyazhy Dvor." Moscow Region, Pavlovo-Posadsky District. Author's project "Epic Song of Art. A Contemporary Look at Centuries-Old Traditions."
2015/06: Theater of Estrada. Moscow. Presentation of the author's project "Present of the Past."
2015/05: E. P. Blavatsky Museum Center. Dnipro. Solo exhibition "Sri Lanka Upside Down."
2014/08: Sumy City Gallery. Solo exhibition "Flights in Dreams and Reality."
2014/04: Art Residency "Mechanizator's House." Donetsk. Group exhibition of Semantic Surrealism.
2014/01: Donetsk Regional Library for Youth. Donetsk. Solo exhibition "Sri Lanka Upside Down."
2013/12: Museum of Moscow. Group exhibition. "Spaces of My Homeland."
2013/05: V. Vysotsky House-Museum at Taganka. Moscow. Solo exhibition "Boards of Destiny."
2013/04: Garage Center for Contemporary Culture. "Museum of Everything" (London). Group exhibition. The artwork was selected for the museum's collection.
2013/04: PSU Student Culture Palace. Perm. Solo exhibition "Urban Physiognomies."
2012/10: Creative Space "ArchFerma." Moscow. Solo exhibition "Story of one City."
2012/08: Central House of Journalists. Moscow. Solo exhibition "Story of one City."
2012/02: Russian Arts Week. Berlin. Group exhibition.
2021/06: Ornament Art Space Gallery. Kyiv. "Colorful Opera without Temporality." Solo exhibition in memory of the artist's anniversary. Dedicated to the memory of the artist.
2020/09: Art Residency "Surrealism in the Space of Postmodernism Slavutych." Slavutych. Solo exhibition "Postscript."
2019/01: Central House of Writers. Moscow. Solo exhibition at the book presentation of poetess Inna Ryakhovskaya with illustrations by Andrey Prakhov.
2018/12: Exhibition Center "Dom Shirokova." Pavlovsky Posad. Author's project based on the Finnish-Ugric epic "Kalevala."
2017/11: Kyiv Fortress. Author's project "Testimonies of Lost Times" based on the Perm animal style and Finnish-Ugric folklore.
2017/10: Pavlovka ArtGallery. Kyiv. "In the World of Wise Thoughts." Solo exhibition.
2017/09: International festival "GogolFEST," Arksqout, Kyiv. Author's project, painting, installation.
2016/10: Art Dock. Kyiv. "Metamorphoses." Art group "PRAKHIN." Exhibition of painting and photography.
2016/04: Regional Universal Library. Dnipro. Solo exhibition "Story of one City."
2016/03: Art Apartment. Dnipro. "Metamorphoses." Art group "PRAKHIN." Exhibition of painting and photography.
2016/01: Museum and Exhibition Complex "Knyazhy Dvor." Moscow Region, Pavlovo-Posadsky District. Author's project "Epic Song of Art. A Contemporary Look at Centuries-Old Traditions."
2015/06: Theater of Estrada. Moscow. Presentation of the author's project "Present of the Past."
2015/05: E. P. Blavatsky Museum Center. Dnipro. Solo exhibition "Sri Lanka Upside Down."
2014/08: Sumy City Gallery. Solo exhibition "Flights in Dreams and Reality."
2014/04: Art Residency "Mechanizator's House." Donetsk. Group exhibition of Semantic Surrealism.
2014/01: Donetsk Regional Library for Youth. Donetsk. Solo exhibition "Sri Lanka Upside Down."
2013/12: Museum of Moscow. Group exhibition. "Spaces of My Homeland."
2013/05: V. Vysotsky House-Museum at Taganka. Moscow. Solo exhibition "Boards of Destiny."
2013/04: Garage Center for Contemporary Culture. "Museum of Everything" (London). Group exhibition. The artwork was selected for the museum's collection.
2013/04: PSU Student Culture Palace. Perm. Solo exhibition "Urban Physiognomies."
2012/10: Creative Space "ArchFerma." Moscow. Solo exhibition "Story of one City."
2012/08: Central House of Journalists. Moscow. Solo exhibition "Story of one City."
2012/02: Russian Arts Week. Berlin. Group exhibition.
The Road to Truth, the exhibition showcases Andrey Prakhov's works created during his years of residency in Ukraine (2013-2020) and reflects his contemplations on his own path and the search for identity in the context of external events and personal experiences