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Thứ Sáu, 23 tháng 1, 2015

Dina Shubin And Her Art

By Kristen Baird


An artist who paints women in a distinctive fashion has found her niche in the art world. Dina Shubin is a versatile artist but it is the way in which she paints her women that has captured the imagination of private collectors. One of the most appealing aspects of her paintings lies in how she manages to express inner power and tranquility at the same time as well as the way in which she plays with abstraction and realism.

Dina was born in Moscow and studied art at the Moscow Teachers Training Institute before emigrating to Canada. She is married to fellow artist Peter Panov. They have very different styles but are both extremely talented. Peter enjoys creating everyday life scenes and unforgettable characters. Both of these artists have exhibited their paintings in many large cities.

One cannot help thinking of ancient icons when looking at her paintings and the poses of these women help to convey this impression. The fact that Dina studied art is reflected in her work as she adopts some techniques used by famous artists like Giotto, Modigliani and Klimt. However, she uses these in a distinctive way that is all her own. Her women have elongated figures and faces and although they are posed against abstract backgrounds, their flesh is painted very realistically.

The contrast between the abstract backgrounds and the other realistic elements in the foregrounds create a unique appeal. The imagination is stimulated by this contrast and taken beyond the ordinary. The realistic soft, flesh emphasizes the vulnerability of the women and yet at the same time the elongated figures have a goddess-like, powerful quality.

Her paintings have a romantic quality to them too and the women are often portrayed together with elements related to the senses. Flowers find a way into many of her works. This may be in the form of a beautifully painted vase of tulips or a few white lilies. Her women also play different musical instruments such as cellos, guitars, harps and flutes.

The women are painted in static poses and may even have their arms folded and yet they still manage to convey power at the same time. A woman sits on a window seat resting her arms on her knees. She is completely still and yet powerful and serene. Another woman in a rowing boat dips her hand into the water and in this scene of perfect tranquility yet the woman still conveys a goddess like quality.

Backgrounds are often painted in rich, deep colors like ochre, dark red and rusts. Against these rich, rough abstract backgrounds, the soft flesh tones stand out and convey a feeling of tenderness. The vases of flowers and the musical instruments are painted in realistic detail, appearing even clearer against the abstract background. Intricately painted veils are also included in some paintings, adding to the divinity and ethereal quality of these women.

Art lovers are always excited when this artist adds new paintings to her portfolio. Her paintings are available from a number of online galleries today. Shopping online for such a painting gives one the option of the browsing through many paintings before making a selection. Buying one of these paintings is an investment and this fact is recognized by many collectors today.




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