Vladimir Kolosov

THE ART OF VLADIMIR KOLOSOV
About the artist: Canadian artist Vladimir Kolosov (b. 1962) is known as a colourist and for his ability to create works that make the viewer to think. He uses various media and during different periods worked in different styles developing the philosophy that is behind each of his artwork. His artwork is a space where different elements live and interact to each other. There is an environment, energy, movement, relationships, and feelings. Colours play one of the key roles in his art. Thus, the elements interactions expressing through colours as contradictions and contrasts in composition in his works. Vladimir Kolosov’s artworks set an example for many aspiring artists that are looking to get into the world of painting. His journey started with simple classical techniques and over time, evolved into its own inspirational style. Combining meticulously perfected techniques gained from experience, and a high-profile artistic education with a non-linear approach to each work, Vladimir’s works set the viewers mind free to dive deep into the interpretive world of his paintings and ponder on a variety of subjects. Vladimir’s multiverse artistry and scientific knowledge help establish the bridge between the artist’s conscious representation in the form of the artwork and of the subconscious emotions that are evoked within the viewer.
Vladimir extensively exhibits his artworks in North America and Europe. The list of exhibitions is on his website: https://artofvk.com/. His artworks are in collections in Canada, United States, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Artistic background

Vladimir Kolosov was born to create. His life has always been connected to art... mostly visual art and music. Art is his alter ego. It was a long journey from Vladimir’s study of classic fine art in the USSR in the late 70's to what he is doing today - the art and writings that reflect the complex world in all its diversity. Vladimir is a polymath, he got education in fine arts, music, mathematics and physics, psychology, and business. Vladimir published essays about contemporary surrealism in the VOYZX Art international magazine (ISSN 2561-5130). His writings were reprinted in Surrealismo International (Spain), and “Agulha Revista de Cultura” (Brazil). His art is featured in several books, the most recent is “Vladimir Kolosov Through the Looking Glass”, VOYZX Press, 2022, 240pp.
As an artist Vladimir is known as a colourist and for his ability to create works that make the viewer to think. He uses various media and during different periods worked in different styles developing the philosophy that is behind each of his artwork. His artwork is a space where different elements live and interact to each other. There is an environment, energy, movement, relationships, and feelings. Colours play one of the key roles in his art. Thus, the elements interactions expressing through colours as contradictions and contrasts in composition in his works.
Vladimir considers that the empathy is the foundation of creativity. He sees and understands the outer and inner world of his model, empathizing, and portray this model in all its integral diversity. According to Vladimir, empathy relates to memory and imagination both of which have the capacity to bring us back to the past or let us investigate the future.

EXHIBITIONS:
The list of selected exhibitions (2011 - 2022) see at website: https://artofvk.com/exhibitions. The list of other exhibitions for the period 1983 - 2010 is available upon request

PUBLICATIONS (Essays and interviews / Press / Albums):
The list of publications see at website: https://artofvk.com/publications

AWARDS:
2022: Honorable award for “Sunset”
2012: Award of Distinction for “Magical Manipulation”
2009: Honourable award for "Country Singer"

CURATED PROJECTS:
- “VOYZX Exhibition of Contemporary Surrealism” – international exhibition, 3D Virtual, July 17th – August 15th, 2021, Vancouver, BC
- "VOYZX Exhibition of Contemporary Surrealism" - international art exhibition, August 10 - 20th, CCCV Museum, Vancouver, BC, 2019.
- "Colours of my Ice-Dreams" - International visual art project, in co-operation with VOYZX Fine Art Project (Canada), Carpigiani Gelato University and Gelato Museum (Italy) August - September, 2019
- "The Art of Gelato" - International visual art contest for kids and young artists, sponsored by Carpigiani Gelato University and Gelato Museum (Italy) and supported by UNISEF (Canada). The project included travelling exhibition along with Gelato World Tour in 2014 – 2016

EDUCATION:
Fine Arts:
1976 – 1979 Fine Art School for Youth (Moscow, USSR). Disciplines: drawing, life drawing, painting, life figurative paintings, composition, sculpture, landscapes (plain-air), world history of art

Other:
Vladimir holds MSc and MBA

MEMBERSHIPS:
AICA/IAAC (Canadian branch)
Queer Art Festival (Vancouver).

Quote

“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” — Pablo Picasso
“Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” — Helen Keller
"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude to the problem" - Capt. Jack Sparrow ("Pirates of Caribbean)

Interests

Pretty wide: Fine arts; Theatre; Music; Philosophy; Psychology; Science; Cultures (various from ancient up today); Travelling; Collecting; ...

Accepts Commissions?

Yes