Exhibition "Elena Mironova. Enchanted, bewitched ..." Automatic translate

From September 13 to October 1, 2017, at the Museum and Exhibition Complex of the School of Watercolors Sergey Andriyaki, an exhibition of the School’s teacher, member of the Moscow Union of Artists, honorary cultural worker of Moscow Elena Mironova, dedicated to her anniversary, will be held. The exposition includes a retrospective of the artist’s works, covering various periods of her work and reflecting the diversity of her views and genres.

Mironova E. Evening. Kazan Cathedral in Moscow, 1999. Etching

Elena Alexandrovna Mironova was born in Moscow. In 1992 she graduated from the painting and pedagogical faculty of the Moscow Art College in memory of 1905, in 1999 - Moscow State Academic Art Institute. V.I. Surikova, faculty of easel graphics. Since 1999 he has been teaching at the School of Watercolor.

Elena Mironova is an artist who subtly feels the beauty of the world and seeks to convey it to the viewer as accurately as possible. The name of the exhibition is “Enchanted, bewitched…” as accurately as possible reflects the author’s attitude not only to the topic that it reveals, but also to the technique in which the work is done. Therefore, here you can see not only a multilayer classical watercolor, but also oil painting, and pencil drawings, and etchings.

Mironova E. Poppies and fruits, 2004. Boom., Aqu

The choice of subjects and motives is a reflection of the artist’s inner world, his own vision of the environment. From this point of view, Elena Mironova’s still lifes are very interesting. It is, first of all, about flowers. Bright and modest, against the background of an open window or a dark wall, they amaze with their rich color, fragile beauty and a subtle aroma. Unusual compositions on a gold background from the Italian series, antique dishes and samovars in the interior of a village house, revived childhood memories with toys and favorite sweets… They all recall fascinating stories.

The artist’s landscapes made in various techniques attract attention with their picturesque and airy character, the play of light and shadow, and the search for special compositional solutions. She enthusiastically writes various states of nature, parks of noble estates and village courtyards. Themes for landscapes are inspired by creative travel and open-air practices. There were a lot of them: Baikal, Karelia, Greece, Russian North, Moscow Region, small cities of Russia.

Mironova E. Pereslavl-Zalessky. Summer day, 2010. Boom., Aqu

The attention of visitors to the exhibition will undoubtedly attract a series of very lively and immediate children’s portraits. The images of the children turned out to be emotionally bright, written with great love and warmth.

Mironova E. Sleeping boy, 2011. Boom., Aqu

Another facet of the work of Elena Mironova is interior painting. Here, the author’s interest in solving such artistic problems as choosing the most correct compositional solution, lighting, overall color, and elaboration of details is clearly visible. She equally accurately and reliably manages to convey the interior of both the noble living room and the village house.

Mironova E. Still life with a samovar, 2008. Boom., Aqu

Elena Mironova - participant of more than 70 exhibitions, including in the Central Exhibition Hall "Manege", in the Central Museum of Ancient Russian Culture and Art of Andrei Rublev, in the Central House of Artists, in the Museum of the St. Petersburg State Art and Industry Academy. Her works are in the fund of the State Memorial and Natural Reserve “Museum-Estate of Leo Tolstoy“ Yasnaya Polyana ”, the Kimrsky Museum of Local Lore, and also in private collections in Russia, Greece, the USA, France and Finland.

Mironova E. Seascape, 2000. Boom

Mironova E. Forget-Me-Nots, 2014. Boom., Aqu

Mironova E. Autumn in Raevo, 2011. Boom., Car