Alexey Sukhovetsky
Alexey Nikolaevich Sukhovetsky (b. 1953) is a People's Artist of Russia, a Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, and a pivotal figure in contemporary Russian art as a celebrated painter and educator. His artistic training is of the highest caliber; after graduating from the Moscow Secondary Art School, he entered the Surikov Art Institute, graduating in 1982 from the studio of the legendary master T.T. Salakhov. Today, he continues this profound legacy as the head of the Painting and Composition Department at his alma mater, the Surikov Institute, shaping the next generation of Russian artists.
Sukhovetsky is a master of multiple genres, from complex compositions to intimate still lifes and landscapes. In his painting "Still Life with Fruit," from our collection, he demonstrates his connection to the classical tradition. The work is a masterful study in form and texture, with each object rendered with academic precision and a sophisticated understanding of light. In a different genre, "Winter Parkway" showcases his ability to capture a specific mood and atmosphere. The painting conveys the quiet, cold stillness of winter through a subtle, tonal palette and a strong, deliberate composition. Both works highlight the intellectual and technical brilliance that is a hallmark of his style.
A regular participant in major exhibitions since 1976, Sukhovetsky's work has been shown extensively in Russia and internationally, including exhibitions in Spain, France, and the United States. As a People's Artist and a leading professor at the Surikov Institute, his importance in the world of contemporary Russian art cannot be overstated. For the collector, acquiring a painting by Alexey Sukhovetsky is to own a work by a living master who is both a product of the great Soviet academic tradition and a key figure in its ongoing evolution.
Awards:
- "Golden Brush" Prize for Painting (Government of Moscow), 2004
- "Honoured frontier guard" honorary title, premium by Frontier Guard Command for his series of portraits of frontier guards, which are displayed in the Frontier Guard Service Museum under the auspice of Federal Security Service, 2001
- A.M. Gritsai Prize on Painting (Union of Russian Artists), 2002
- Awarded Best Painting of the Year by the Moscow Union of Artists
- Diploma of Union of Artists of Moscow, 2003
- Member of the Artists' Union of the USSR, 1983
- Personal exhibition for the Moscow Government, 2003
- Recipient of an award from the Russian Academy of Art, 1996
- Silver Medal of Academy of Art of Russia, 2004
- Titled "Honored Artist of Russia", 1997
Exhibitions:
- 1975-2004, Spring & Autumn yearly exhibitions of Russian Union of Artists', Moscow
- 1988, The Land and People All-Russian Exhibition, Moscow
- 1989, Interior and Still life in the Works of Russian Artists, Leningrad
- 1989, Landscape in the Works of Russian Artists, Moscow
- 1990, All-Russian Exhibition devoted to the 45th Anniversary of the Victory, Manege Central Exhibition House, Moscow
- 1991, The Artist and the Time All-Russian Exhibition, Manege Central Exhibition House, Moscow
- 1992, Russia All-Russian Exhibition, Manege Central Exhibition House, Moscow
- 1993, Conversation piece All-Russian exhibition, Moscow
- 1994, Exhibition of Russkaia Givopis (Russian painting) Union, Central House of Artists, Moscow
- 1994, Russia Nowadays Exhibition, Italy (Turin, Milan, Genoa)
- 1995, Devoted to Home Country Defenders All-Russia Art Exhibition devoted to 50th anniversary of Victory, Central House of Artists, Moscow
- 1996, Exhibition of Russkaia Givopis (Russian painting) Union, Central House of Artists, Moscow
- 1997, 10th Exhibition of Russkaia Givopis (Russian painting) Union, Central House of Artists, Moscow
- 1997, Moscow Artists Exhibition devoted to 850th anniversary of Moscow
- 1997, The Brilliant Coronal of the Slavonic Towns exhibition of Russian and Belorussian Artists, Malii Manege Exhibition House, Moscow
- 1997, Artists for 850th anniversary of Moscow All-Russia Art Exhibition, Central House of Artists, Moscow
- 1998, 9th Regional Art Exhibition, Manege Central Exhibition House, Moscow
- 1998-1999, Portrait in Moscow Artists' Works, Central House of Artists, Moscow
- 1999, Moscow - St. Petersburg 9th Regional Art Exhibition, Central House of Artists, Moscow
- 1999, Russian Realism Art Exhibition, Richmond, Virginia, USA
- 2000, Art dynasties Exhibition, House of Culture of All-Russian Exhibition Center, Moscow
- 2000-2001, Devoted to your name, Jesus All Russian Art Exhibition devoted to 2000th anniversary of Christmas. Central House of Artists, Moscow
- 2001, Moscow - St. Petersburg 9th Regional Art Exhibition, Central House of Artists, Moscow
- 2001, Exhibition of Russian artists at National Gallery of Jordan under the auspices of the Prince of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- 2002, 70 year Anniversary of Union of Artist of Moscow Exhibition, Manege Exhibition Hall
- 2002, Image of the Native Land All Russia Exhibition of Landscape, Kirov city
- 2003, Art of Nations Exhibition devoted to the 10th anniversary of the International Confederation of Union of Artists
- 2003, 300 year Anniversary of St. Petersburg Exhibition, St. Petersburg
- 2004, Private show at the Moscow Mayor's office
- 2004, Golden Brush Exhibition, New Manege Hall, Moscow
- 2004, World of Painting Exhibition, Moscow
- 2004, Private show at Putin's palace
- 2004, Russia-10 All Russia Exhibition, Moscow, Central House of Artists
Collections:(partial list) His works can be found in museums and private collections throughout Russia and abroad.
Russia Artists' Union *"Nymph Fountain", 2000, Oil on Canvas, 80 x 90 cm *"Still Life with Clock and Winged Lion", 2000, Oil on Canvas, 120 x 90 cm
Paintings
Still Life with Fruit
Oil On Canvas
Unknown
Oil on Canvas
