PAINTINGS by VLADIMIR PETINOW

“In 2011, Vladimir Petinow became an abstract painter, after having spent a lifetime as a representational artist. He found this transformation utterly exhilarating as he was free to invent his own imagery directly from his imagination.                                                                                                               

 

His new paintings contain objects that are dome-like in shape, yet, paradoxically, are neither domes nor specific structural entities. They appear to arise from somewhere below the canvas, from an undetermined place one cannot see or know. Foreground, midground, background are absent. No horizon line demarcates a distant edge, and there are no “perspective” lines (such as the diagonals known as orthogonals) that help create a sense of three dimensionality.

 

The “dome-forms” are so enigmatic; they seem to be of substance, but also ethereal; to be still, yet unforeseeable of slow and quiet movement, to be gentle yet discomforting. We are left with a humble sense of mystery and wonder.”

                                                         

                                                                         Bonnie L. Grad

                                                                         Professor Emeritus of Art History

                                                                         Clark University

 

Dr. Grad specializes in 19th and 20th century art. Her books and catalogs include Milton Avery; Visions of the City and Country; Prints and Photographs of 19th Century France (co-author), and Robert Richtenburg, Abstract Expressionist.

 

 

 

 

Artist Statement:

 

In 2011 I began to create abstract paintings using spray paint. I like the freedom of the medium; it has a wonderful fluidity to it. I have a technique that allows me to control the process of creation that only can be achieved with spray paint. 

 

My contemporary paintings have a strong presence and an element of mystery. My method requires planning prior to completion of the painting, yet spontaneity plays a major part in the creation. 

 

I often use similarly shaped objects appearing from the bottom of the canvas, they have one dimensional occurrence and an element of stillness. I want to redefine the conventional composition by avoiding perspective, horizon, dimension, etc. I wish to communicate with the viewers by giving them freedom to interpret my work.

 

 

 

 

Biography:

 

Born:

1969, Lugansk, Ukraine

 

Education:

1980-1984- Lugansk Art School, graduated with Honors

1984-1986- Lugansk Academy of Art

 

Teaching:

1993-1995, Infinity Gallery, Newton, MA

 

Solo Exhibitions:

2012 Spencer Lofts Gallery, Chelsea, MA

1997 Camden Fine Art, Boston, MA

1995 Infinity Gallery, Newton, MA

1994 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

1993 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

1991 Starving Artist Gallery, Boston, MA

1990 Frederic Gallery, Concord, MA

 

Group Exhibitions:

2015 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Chatham Fine Arts, Chatham, MA

2014 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

2013 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

2012  J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

2011 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

2010 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

2009 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

2008 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

2007 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Power’s Gallery, Acton, MA

2006 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Power’s Gallery, Acton, MA

2005 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Power’s Gallery, Acton, MA

2004 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Power’s Gallery, Acton, MA

2003 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Power’s Gallery, Acton, MA

2002 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Wilson Gallery, Dennis, MA

2001 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Wilson Gallery, Dennis, MA

2000 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Wilson Gallery, Dennis, MA

1999 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Wilson Gallery, Dennis, MA

1998 J. Todd Galleries, Wellesley, MA

Wilson Gallery, Dennis, MA

1997 Wilson Gallery, Dennis, MA

1996 Revel Gallery, New York, NY

Wilson Gallery, Boston, MA

1995 Musee de la Commanderie d’Unet, France

Wilson Gallery, Boston, MA

1994 Power’s Gallery, Acton, MA

1993 Infinity Gallery, Newton, MA

1992 Cheremeteff Gallery, Boston, MA

Vaughan-Goodman Gallery, Jackson, MS

1991 Michael Allen Gallery, Brookline, MA

1990 Concord Art Association, Concord, MA

 

Accomplishments:

15 images published by Rinehart Fine Arts, NY and sold worldwide.

 

Private Collections:

United States, Europe, Japan and the Middle East, including the collections of the Princess of The Royal Family of Kuwait, Donna Sultan, Mr. and Mrs. Benson, 

Dennis Hopper, Paul Stanley, Donald Trump, Mr. and Mrs. Awad, Mr. and Mrs. Greendale and Mr. and Mrs. Revers.

 

Bibliography:

The Weston Town Crier, “Freedom to Interpret,” July 2007

The Weston Town Crier, “A Style All His Own,” January 31st, 2002

Boston Courier, “In the World of Art,” January 31st, 1994

The Boston Sunday Globe, “People & Places,” July 26th, 1992