VLADIMIR MUHIN
Vladimir Muhin was born in 1971 in Kazakhstan. After training at the Penza Art School named after K. A. Savitsky, Muhin, an aspiring artist, entered and successfully graduated from the famous Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in Moscow. He is a member of many highly distinguished Russian and International organizations including the Union of Russian Artists, Creative Union of Russian Artists, International Art Foundation, the International Association of Fine Arts, IAA UNESCO. Recently, he became a full member (academician) of the International Academy of Creative Endeavors and a member of the Oil Painters of America.
Among the accomplishments and recognized creative achievements of this famous Russian artist there are the Badge of Honor awarded by the International Academy of Creative Endeavors (2009), Gold Medal of the Academy named after N.I. Satz (2010), the «S.V. Rachmaninov and D.I. Mendeleev» Gold Badge of the Academy (2011), as well as diplomas and medals of international academies and other public organizations. Lives and works in USA, California.
The plastic structure of his compositions is very literature-intense, musical in color, with a touch of unforgettable theatrical reminiscences, which makes it unbelievably immersive. Stretching invisible ties from the works of old masters Vladimir Muhin expertly complements them with new aesthetic references. The painter lays special emphasis on the texture, it gives a unique flavor to the style of his works. Through multi-way techniques he achieves a magic feeling of a dialogue between epochs. Any given fragment can enrich your imagination becoming an independent piece of artistic value.
Portraits
Unusual and challenging size, uncustomary composition and methods to disclose characters, a visible tension of color relationships which expands the scope of emotional perception. It won’t suffice to just be talented to juggle a viewer’s feelings in such a way, it requires experience, inner strength, innate tact and respect to the audience.