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Artist Statement:
Edward Tabachnik
Departure from Soviet Union in
1972 has given me the freedom
to paint not in obligatory
style of so called "Social
Realism", but in any style I
chose to. It has been a
powerful "push" for search and
creativity.
Through all my works you will
find that my attitude toward
color and light combines
tradition of impressionism
with various surrealistic
situations.
Working on illustrations for
Kafka's novels, I was looking
for a symbolic image of a
mystical town. I found it in
Gaudi's "Sagrada Familia".
Almost on each of my paintings
you can see my "signature"-
flying phantasmagoria tower,
which has become for me a
living entity, procreating
itself, connecting The Past
with The Future.
Fascinated with the theory of
Black Holes and the origin of
The World is also reflected in
many paintings in the form of
“Singularity“, through which
Time passes, connecting The
Past with The Future.
I was always attracted to
mystery of Kabbalah, and to
other Jewish teachings. Many
of my works are related to
these themes.
After seeing the destroyed
Synagogue in Berlin, I’ve
“recreated” it in my painting,
and also dedicated a number of
my works to Jewish History.
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Artist Exhibitions:
Exhibitions.
1965-1972, Russia, Moscow -
Number of unofficial
exhibitions. Solo and group
Exhibitions in Moscow
Association of Architects.
Private exhibitions.
Participation in the National
Art Exhibition in Russian
Museum in Leningrad
(Graphics).
1972-1974, Solo exhibition in
Ashkelon. Exhibitions in
Tel-Aviv. Israel.
1975-Canada, Toronto.
Exhibitions in the Scollard
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Artist Galleries:
Exhibitions.
1965-1972, Russia, Moscow -
Number of unofficial
exhibitions. Solo and group
Exhibitions in Moscow
Association of Architects.
Private exhibitions.
Participation in the National
Art Exhibition in Russian
Museum in Leningrad
(Graphics).
1972-1974, Solo exhibition in
Ashkelon. Exhibitions in
Tel-Aviv. Israel.
1975-Canada, Toronto.
Exhibitions in the Scollard
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Artist Reviews:
Romantic Expressionism in the
work of Edward Tabachnik
By Consul B. John Zavrel
"EXHIBITION IN THE RUSSIAN
MUSEUM"
'The Past, the Present and the
Future all find expression at
the same time in my
paintings,' says the
soft-spoken Russian-born
painter Edward Tabachnik.
The calm, thoughtful eyes
reflect intelligence ...
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Collections:
Private collections in USA,
Canada and Russia.
Museum of European Art, New
York....
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Commissions:
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Edward Tabachnik Biography:
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Age
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74
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
jewish |
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| Education |
Graduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
not provided |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Dutch School - (1600 - 1670)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Rembrandt
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| Favorite Work of Art |
The Night Watch
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Old Masters |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I have born with it. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Edward Tabachnik -Biography and Education
Born October 1936 in Russia.
1955 - Graduated from St. Petersburg (Leningrad) School of Arts at the Academy of Arts and Architecture.
1961 - Graduated from The Academy of Arts and Architecture.
Degree Artist-Architect.
St. Petersburg Academy of Arts and Architecture - one of the world leading Art Schools.
It is the historic center of Russian Arts and Culture. The Academy was founded by the Empress Catherine The Great 250 years ago, and has always been traditionally connected to the French Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris.
Yehuda Pen, Chagall's first teacher, Antakolsky, Repin, Serov, Surikov, Brulov, Vrubel, Roerich and many others are most famous Russian artists who attended The St. Petersburg Academy of Arts.
Exhibitions.
1965-1972, Russia, Moscow - Number of unofficial exhibitions. Solo and group Exhibitions in Moscow Association of Architects. Private exhibitions. Participation in the National Art Exhibition in Russian Museum in Leningrad (Graphics).
1972-1974, Solo exhibition in Ashkelon. Exhibitions in Tel-Aviv. Israel.
1975-Canada, Toronto. Exhibitions in the Scollard Gallery.
1975 - Exhibition at The Johnson Public Library, New Jersey, USA.
1976-1981, Many solo, group exhibitions at the Gallery Heritage, Toronto.
1982-1990, Personal exhibitions. Toronto.
1990-2005, Solo exhibitions with Richmond Art Collection. Toronto.
1996-Solo exhibition with Gallery Hittite, Toronto. 15 paintings.
1997-2007, Personal exhibitions with Richmond Art Collection. Toronto.
2000 - “Holocaust-Contemporary”, Art without Walls, Exhibition in Polish Consulate, New York City. 6 paintings.
2000 - All Summer exhibition “The Future is Today” at The Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY. 8 paintings.
2000 - “Call to Unspeakable Joy”, Jubilee Exhibition in Newman Center, University of Toronto. Painting: “Arrival of The Third Temple into Jerusalem”.
2001- Solo Exhibition: 'Halls of The Hermitage', The Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY. 7 paintings.
March - April 2002-Solo Exhibition 'Dreams and Memories' at JCC Atrium Gallery, Bergen County, NJ. 16 paintings.
May 2002-Solo Exhibition 'Past, Present and Future' at JCC Waltuch Gallery, Tenafly, NJ. 24 paintings.
July - August, 2002-Exhibition: 'Old Musical Instruments' in Lincoln Center of Performing Arts, N.Y.C. 8 paintings and prints.
July - October 2002, January 2003, Exhibition: 'Salon d'Automne International des Beaux- Arts de Montreal', Montreal, Canada. 4 paintings.
2003 - Exhibition “Toronto Artists” in The Museum of European Art, Clarence, NY.
6 paintings.
2002 - E. Tabachnik's painting has been published in 'World Art Collection: 1001 Reasons to Love The Earth'.
2003 - Exhibition in Sejong Art Centre, Seoul, Korea.
2003 & 2005 - E. Tabachnik invited to exhibit his paintings at 'Biennale Internazionale, Dell'Arte Conteporanea', Florence and in 'The Museum Nazionale', Rome. Italy.
2004- 'Salvador Dali 100 Years', Exhibition in The Museum of European Arts, Clarence, New York.
2005 - Exhibition: 'Art For Nature' , Museum Leeuwenberg, Utrecht, Netherlands.
2005 - 'The Togo Salmon Centenary Exhibition. The Classical World and Its Influence' in The McMaster Museum of Art, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 4 paintings.
2006 - Exhibition: 'Earth Day 2006', Ouwehands, Rhenen, Netherlands.
2006 - Exhibition 'Art Metropolis', Museum of European Art, Clarence, New York. 3 paintings.
2006 - Exhibition: 'Building Cultural Bridges: Art from the former Soviet Union to America', Mizel Museum, Denver, Colorado, USA. 4 paintings.
2007 - “Valentine’s Show“, Gallery of Hittite, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
2007 - Solo exhibition “ Ancient Musical Instruments and Mystery of The Past”,
Walt Whitman Birthplace, Long Island, NY, USA. 18 paintings.
2007 - “4th Annual Crossing Borders: Works by Canadian Artists”.
Kenan Center, Lockport, NY. 3 paintings.
Honorary Member.
2001- Edward Tabachnik has been admitted as the Honorary Member of The Order of Alexander The Great. Order of Alexander The Great is an international organization which honours life-long cultural accomplishments. Among its Honorary Members were and are: Salvador Dali, Henry Moore, Fernand Mourlot, Jean Cocteau, Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, President Francois Mitterrand, Swami Rama of Himalayas, Ernst Junger. The Croun Prince of Spain, Prince of Wales, Film director Jean-Jacques Annaud, Astronaut John Glenn, Actor Sir Peter Ustinov, Sculptor Kurt Arentz, Writer Ruth Zucker of Israel and others.
Publishing.
2002 - The Painting 'St. Mark Basilica and Companille' by Edward Tabachnik has been published in 'World Art Collection ' book '1001 Reasons to Love The Earth“.
2006 - The painting “Sonata of Sea . Clouds”, by Edward Tabachnik has been used for the cover “Artistry of Life” Magazine.
2006 - The Painting “Eternity. Tree of Life” has been used for the cover. “Memory of Destroyed Berlin Synagogue” and “Sonata of Sea. Secrets.” have been used as illustrations for the book of poetry “The Birds of The Past are Singing” by Lynn Stronglin.
2007 - Interview with Edward Tabachnik, “Exodus“, Canada Jewish Russian Family Magazine.
2007-Edward Tabachnik Artist’s biography will be published in the book series
“Russian Jewish Abroad”. |
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