The Ritual (2022) Painting by Alexey Spirin

Alexey Spirin is a contemporary Russian artist whose creative journey is a fusion of images and music compressed onto canvas. Graduating from the State Music College with a specialization in jazz guitar, Spirin honed his skills in drawing through self-study, eschewing formal drawing classes. From 2018 to 2020, he delved into the realm of animation before returning to his roots in oil painting.

Driven by a desire to convey the fullness of visual images born in his mind during music composition, Spirin experimented with combining music and animation. However, he found the process to be energy-intensive for a single individual, ultimately leading him back to oil painting. In his current work, Spirin compresses images and music onto the canvas, creating a dynamic interplay of visual and auditory elements.

Inspired by metaphysical elements that define human consciousness, Spirin's creativity delves into the depths of the soul, seeking to evoke emotions and share his vision of reality with the observer. Through his paintings, which represent the cry of the soul, Spirin invites viewers to explore their own illusions and perceptions of reality, forging a connection that transcends the boundaries of time and space.

• Nationality: RUSSIA
• Date of birth : 1979
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• Groups: Russian Contemporary Artists