"Reflection" by Alexander Dudin Automatic translate

Alexander Leonidovich Dudin is a Russian artist and illustrator. He is an Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, a member of the Moscow Union of Artists, a member of the Union of Artists of the Moscow Region, and a professor at VGIK.

The exhibition will feature approximately thirty graphic and painting works, including book illustrations, portraits of family and friends, still lifes, and genre compositions.

Several works in the exhibition immerse the viewer in a dreamlike atmosphere, inspired by Homer’s timeless Iliad and Dante’s Divine Comedy. The captivating themes and the light, almost ethereal coloring of the graphic works draw the viewer’s attention and leave an impression, inviting a thoughtful and detailed examination of each masterpiece.

The paintings of artist A. Dudin, on the other hand, are bright and colorful. The subject matter revolves around people and their surroundings.

The works in the "Russians" series tell the viewer of a time that has passed but left an indelible mark on the artist’s soul. The portrait of People’s Artist of the USSR Nonna Mordyukova, whom the artist knew personally, conveys not only the similarity of her facial features but also reveals the actress’s rich inner world.

In the multi-figure work "Bus," Alexander Dudin depicted himself. At the center is a man wearily leaning over a basket of apples, and this is perhaps the composition’s main focus. The other figures seem disjointed and isolated. Each character in the painting is focused and immersed in their own thoughts, seemingly existing autonomously. In fact, this is an artistic device that brings the composition together. In this way, the artist unifies the subject matter, giving the viewer a coherent picture of what’s happening, even though the viewer doesn’t see a single direct gaze. The artist’s intention and storyline are clear to the viewer.

A. Dudin is an extraordinary person, and so are his works. His work "Reflection" has the author’s own unique signature. It contains philosophical undertones, insights into life, and a touch of irony.