
| Marc Cote, Nikolay Cherny & Vladimir Chernyayev |
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center
September 7-October 16, 2010
Marc Cote is captivated with myths and fables and the way in which these tales draw us in with a pretense of simplicity, only to unfold with layers of delicious commentary on the state of the human condition. In his artwork, he seeks to invoke some of this storytelling spirit that is so deceptively folksy or modest, yet carries with it timeless possibilities for self–reflection. From bestiaries to the Bible, he draws upon evocative literary treatises on morality and life lessons to inform his own pictorial narration. In his woodcuts, etchings, monotypes and sculptural prints, he weaves together imagery from his readings, his childhood memories, and flavorful social history to create motifs that reveal the virtues, vices and victories of invented or borrowed characters. Nikolay Chernyayev, who signs his works as Nikolay Cherny, and Vladimir Chernyaev are twin brothers. They were born in St. Petersburg, Russia. They both started to draw in their early childhood, and were first influenced by, and later studied with, renowned Russian artist Victoria Belakovskaya. They both completed their art education at St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts and Industrial Design where they received their BA and MA Degrees. They continued their education at the National Research Institute of Industrial Design in Moscow – a Graduate Course PhD program. Both brothers work in the areas of painting, drawing, and illustration. They participate regularly in various art shows and have won numerous awards and prizes. Works of the artists can be found in private and corporate collections in the USA, Russia, Estonia, German, Czech Republic(Vladimir), and Ukraine. The show "In Pen and Pencil" is the second joint exhibition of Nikolay and Vladimir in the USA. The first exhibition was in 1993, and took place at Framingham Public Library. Nikolay has lived in the USA since 1992. He works in porcelain restorations; calligraphy; book design; and illustrations. He has co-authored a number of art installations, performance events, and decorative art compositions. For a number of years, he has also taught an art course titled Formulas for Drawing. Vladimir still lives in St.Petersburg, Russia. He is Assistant Professor at the St.Petersburg Academy of Fine Art and Industrial Design, of which is is also a graduate. He is a member of the Association of Russian Industrial Designers.
Admission Info
Tickets:
Free Admission
Phone: 508-405-2787
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Dates & Times
Dates: September 7-October 16, 2010
Times:
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Venue Info
160 Hollis St
Framingham, MA 01702
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