Alexander Akilov. Painting

Alexander Akilov belongs to the artistic generation of the 1970s, which recognized the significance of tradition in the arts, while also acknowledging the importance of personal artistic expression. Akilov's work is characterized by a delicate and masterful use of color. Drawing on the traditions of Russian, European, and Central Asian symbolism and decorative arts, the artist has developed his own unique pictorial and sculptural language. His paintings reflect on the fleeting nature of human existence and the enigmatic, eternal mysteries of life.