Alexander Arshansky is a Russian-born artist currently living in Southern Califirnia. He works in the style of Biomorphic Abstraction, a technique explored by the likes of Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Miro and Kandinsky in the 1930's and 1940's. Biomorphic (aka Organic) Abstraction relies upon rounded forms similar to those found in nature.
Each of Arshansky's painting involves layers of storytelling communicated through symbolism, intricate pattern and color spaces. There is a story with...
Alexander Arshansky is a Russian-born artist currently living in Southern Califirnia. He works in the style of Biomorphic Abstraction, a technique explored by the likes of Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Miro and Kandinsky in the 1930's and 1940's. Biomorphic (aka Organic) Abstraction relies upon rounded forms similar to those found in nature.
Each of Arshansky's painting involves layers of storytelling communicated through symbolism, intricate pattern and color spaces. There is a story within a story, revealed only to the those who are willing to devote some time to his imagery.
He isn’t absentmindedly filling canvases with blocks of red or blue, mind you. Like many emigre's unsure of their long-term security Arshansky continues to work full-time as a phone-based Russian/English translator within the corporate sector. He paints while he listens and speaks. Therefore, his images become visual interpretations of intricate insurance settlements, complicated, emotional medical matters and embattled personalities.
Arshansky says: “I want to please the eye by challenging the mind.”
Not surprisingly his fans (and there are many) develop a strong connection to Arshansky's style and themes. His work has been exhibitted around the world (it's not unusual for him to have several small and significant exhibitions happen simultaneously) and can be found in many private collections including that of the comedian Margaret Cho.
Arshansky is at a point in his career where acclaim and recognition are fast approaching. But these are not driving motivations for him. Rather, it's a compulsive need to be engaged in the process of communication, a compulsion that has led to the creation of over 850 paintings in the past seven years alone.
"I have found myself viewing his work and spending a long period of time at each piece intrigued by the story within. I have also found when I view that same piece again later, I see something I had missed the first time. This is a very unique talent. I highly recommend seeing his art as it is very powerful and you will find your mind opened with the messages within his work." (by art critic Charles Pilar)
