The latest Russian invasion of Ukraine is one yr previous. However this publish is a few Ukrainian artist, actor, and trainer named Vladimir Denshchikov, whom I discovered about from this fabulous artist and trainer, Oksana Ivanik. The picture above exemplifies Denshchikov’s knitting-collage work “constituted of linen yarn in 9 months by tying a whole bunch of 1000’s of knots.”

The Wiki web page on Denshchikov relies on Russian language press materials and, crudely-translated, factors out that “Denshchykov had acted in theatre, during which he performed in over 100 roles. He took the Russian citizenship after the Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation for which Denshchykov was welcomed. He suffered a stroke … his work was often knotted or knitting-collage.”

Throughout his 69 years on the planet, Denshchykov additionally received quite a few awards: “Laureate of the Prize of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea; the Simferopol Metropolis Council “Star of Glory and Honor” in 2012; Knight of the Order of St. Vladimir Equal-to-the-Apostle; Honorary Academician of the Crimean Academy of Sciences (Professor), Order “For Benefit” of the III (diploma), Order of Benefit and Individuals’s Artist of Ukraine.”

Take a look at extra photos from Denshchykov right here. This 2020 article from The Every day Mail about Denshckykov’s “gorgeous assortment of million-knotted collages of Russian Orthodox icons” additionally comprises quite a few genuinely distinctive photos created with endurance and intentionality.

Oksana Ivanik is an “artwork painter & trainer, born/raised close to the Baltic Sea.”

I’m intrigued by Denshchykov’s work and life. The main points, the time, the non secular iconography, his relationship to Crimea, the context of his life, different artists in his orbit, and many others. If anybody has extra info, please share it within the feedback.