Eugene Ivanov
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Biography
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Eugene Ivanov
41 years old, was born in Russia, in Siberia (Tyumen). He has ended the Tyumen Industrial Institute on a speciality engineer-geophysicist. After three years of working in a domain of mineral-oil geology he chose a trade closer to the fine arts - the advertising designer.
Since childhood Eugene was fond of drawing, for last 18 years he is engaged professionally in painting and graphic. From the first real painting in 1988 till today Eugene has created over 2000 works in different techniques (oil, acrylic, watercolour, ink, etc.) He is inspired by cubism, suprematism, surrealism and expressionism, Old Prague theme and avant-garde music.
Since 1989 the artist has exposed actively his works at joint or personal exhibitions. His paintings are also in several private collections in Czech Republic, Germany, Israel, Poland, Russia, UK, USA and many more.
For last 9 years Eugene Ivanov lives and works in Prague, co-operating with Prague and Ostrava galleries and publishing houses. For example, the colouring book with his figures left in 2000 in publishing house "Pierot". And in 2001 artist won the first place in the competition of illustrations organized by Belgian publishing house "Wallonie-Bruxelles".
His first personal exhibition in the Czech Republic, which was very important in the Eugene's career, happened in autumn 2002. It was organized with the support of Ostrava artists' group called "Spolek Mlejn".
The next Ivanov's personal exhibition happened in the Russian Centre Of Science And Culture in October - November 2003.
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Statement
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Exhibitions
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7-9.05.2004 took part in the exhibition "Art Ireland Summer Collection 2004", RDS Industries Hall, Dublin, Ireland.
In 2004 illustrated the children's book "Busunsul and Paskualina" for the project "International Step By Step Association".
13-15.05.2005 took part in the exhibition "Art Ireland Summer Collection 2005", RDS Industries Hall, Dublin, Ireland.
28-30.10.2005 took part in the North Europe's largest selling contemporary art fair "Manchester Art Show", Manchester, Great Britain (UK).
25-27.11.2005 took part in the exhibition "Art Ireland Winter Collection 2005", which took place in the Main Hall of RDS, Dublin, Ireland. The event hosted exhibitions from over one hundred and forty five galleries and independent artists.
In the end of 2005 Eugene Ivanov with two other artists - Moarch Eveno and Adolf Born - took part in the Christmas exhibition. It passed from 22.12.2005 to 01.01.2006 in the building of municipality Ostrozska Nova Ves, Slovacko, Czech Republic.
31.3 - 01.4.2006 - Art Ireland Spring Collection 2006, RDS Main Hall, Dublin, Ireland.
02-04.06.2006 - Dulwich Art Fair, Dulwich College, London, Great Britain (UK).
17 - 19.11.2006 - Art Ireland, which took place again in the Main Hall RDS, Dublin, Ireland
The winner of the 1st Annual International String Art Competition in 2006, USA.
29th March - 1st April 2007 - Art Ireland Spring Collection, Main Hall RDS, Dublin, Ireland
The winner of the 2nd Annual International String Art Competition in 2007, USA.
2007 - Group Exhibitions. EE Fine Art - Cambridgeshire Art Fair, Cambridge, UK
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