FAMOUS ARTIST Alexander Timakov
‘’Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.’’ Thomas Merton
Alexander Alexandrovich Timakov: Architect of Light and Form
Born: 1930, Vladimir Region, Russia
Profession: Painter, Architect
Member of the International Art Fund: Since 1994
From Architecture to Art: A Dual Creative Journey
Born in the Vladimir region, Alexander Timakov’s family relocated to Balashikha when he was just three years old. His artistic journey began at the V.I. Surikov Moscow State Art Institute, followed by the Moscow Architectural Institute (MARCHI). Timakov’s architectural prowess led him to the esteemed position of Chief Architect at the USSR Academy of Sciences, where he contributed to the design of numerous enduring structures. Despite his architectural commitments, his passion for painting remained unwavering, leading him to pursue art alongside his architectural career.
Painting as a Reflection of the Human Spirit
Timakov’s artistic oeuvre delves into the profound interplay between the human spirit and the vastness of creation. His works encapsulate epic narratives on a universal scale, portraying the eternal struggle and harmony between humanity and the cosmos. Through his art, Timakov invites viewers to contemplate the intricate balance between human existence and the infinite expanse of the universe.
Mastery of Light and Color
Renowned for his innovative approach, Timakov employs a distinctive artistic style that emphasizes the emotional resonance of light and color over precise representation. His compositions often feature a shifting interplay of hues, capturing fleeting moments and ephemeral atmospheres. By utilizing the whole-tone scale, he creates harmonious effects that transcend mere visual depiction, aiming to evoke a visceral experience in the viewer.
International Recognition and Legacy
Since 1994, Timakov has been a member of the International Art Fund, reflecting his global recognition as an artist. His works have been showcased in numerous exhibitions across the Soviet Union and beyond, including in countries such as Yugoslavia, Germany, Poland, England, the United States, China, and Japan. These exhibitions have solidified his reputation as a significant figure in contemporary Russian art.
Explore Timakov’s Artistic Universe
Discover the captivating world of Alexander Timakov’s paintings, where architecture meets artistry, and light dances with color. His works offer a unique perspective on the human condition and the cosmos, inviting viewers to embark on a visual and emotional journey.
Golden Fall
2001
The image of Russian nature, with its lack of spectacular colors and contrasts, is endowed in this landscape with heroic features. The artist surveys the world as if seeing it like a bird in mid-flight.
His eye is presented with a majestically unfolding panorama of natural elements. The theme of the world’s mysterious incomprehensibility is sounded in the landscape with a solemn and grim voice. The sideways and upwards open space is represented with general planes: water and the sky, painted using the same color scheme, which boosts the picture’s monumental impact.
Still Summer Pond
2001
The lofty sky, open sideways and upwards, seems to develop some sort of struggle, collision. The celestial drama is not reflected in the steel scales of the water. The sky and land – parts of faceless cosmos – are made alien to each other.