PAINTING
SERGEI KOMIAGIN 
(RUSSIA)
 
DETAILS
Acrylic on canvas
70 x 80cm
2020
 
DESCRIPTION
Being a great admirer of music, Sergei Komiagin often portrays legendary musicians, exploring their personalities and cultural impact through his unique artistic style.
 
One such work is "Elvis," a bold and expressive homage to the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
 
Elvis Presley, a global icon, revolutionized the music industry with his distinctive voice, charismatic stage presence, and innovative blend of musical genres.
 
His influence extended far beyond rock and roll, shaping popular culture and inspiring generations of artists. Known for his energy, charm, and emotional depth, Elvis remains an enduring symbol of artistic freedom and individuality.
 
In "Elvis," Komiagin channels the musician's dynamic personality through a fragmented and abstract visual language. The vivid palette of purples, ochres, and stark contrasts creates a sense of movement and energy, capturing the vibrancy of Elvis's performances.
 
The rough, textured strokes and layered composition convey the complexity of the musician's character, blending his raw emotional power with a hint of vulnerability.
 
The painting transforms the essence of Elvis into a visceral, almost chaotic experience, mirroring the intensity and passion of his music and legacy.
 
 
BIOGRAPHY
Sergei Komiagin was born in 1970 in Smolensk region in Russia.
 
In 1993, he earned a degree in Arts from Smolensk State University (former Smolensk State Pedagogical Institute).
 
He currently lives and works in Svetlogorsk, in the Kaliningrad region. In his practice, Sergei strives to express emotions through facial expressions and body movements.
 
Especially interested in sports and music, the artist often references these themes in his dynamic, expressive, and bordering-on-abstraction portraits.
 
EXHIBITIONS
2023 - Yantar Hall, Svetlogorsk, Russia
2018 - Blonard Studio private gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2018 - Nagykanizsa City Cultural Center, Hungary
2017 - Center of Culture and Innovations, Kaluga, Russia
2016 - Exhibition Center for Contemporary Art, Vitebsk, Belarus
International symposia and collective exhibitions
2024, 2023, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 - Ludwig International Art Symposium, Kendlimajor, Hungary
2019 - International Art Symposium, Competa, Spain
2019 - International Art Symposium, Mainburg, Germany
2019, 2016 - International Art Symposium, Eger, Hungary
2019 - International collective exhibition in Bad Langensalza, Germany
2018 - Jahorina Art Symposium, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2017 - ARTSWITCH, International group exhibition, Jakarta, Indonesia
2016 - International plein-air in Tervete, Latvia
2016 - International Art Symposium, Kusadasi, Turkey
2015 - DFEWA International Art Symposium, Mallnitz, Austria
2015 - International Art Festival “Origines”, Alboussiere, France
 
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