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Ilya Volykhine

Oslo, New Zealand
Artist (Painting, Collages)
Born 1967

Ilya Volykhine is a contemporary figurative painter based in New Zealand. Volykhine's work incorporates many topics, sources, and references. He manipulates space, surface, and technique to create paintings that are both perversely hilarious and profoundly meditative, rejecting traditional narrative logic.

Emerging from behind the iron curtain, his paintings, and works on paper, capture the underlying forces that dominate and determine the conditions of the human psyche. Using old time-worn copies of hand-written letters in Russian Cyrillic from his mother & father and copies of text from old Russian poetry books, he is seeking to interweave pieces from the language of his childhood, in order to add layers of texture, meaning and personal history to his work based on everyday life and situations. 

Ilya Volykhine was born in 1967, in Russia. He has been exhibited in New York City, Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles, Maui, Tallinn and throughout New Zealand. He lives and works in New Zealand.


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91 artworks by Ilya Volykhine (Selection)

Painting titled "The Neighbourhood" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Other rigid panel
The Neighbourhood - Painting, 25.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Portrait,

Ilya Volykhine

"The Neighbourhood"

Acrylic on Canvas | 25.6x19.7 in

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Painting titled "Good Session" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Good Session - Painting, 19.7x23.6 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Ilya Volykhine

"Good Session"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Street Music" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Street Music - Painting, 48.8x94.5 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Ilya Volykhine

"Street Music"

Oil on Canvas | 48.8x94.5 in

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Painting titled "Around Lake Wakatipu" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Around Lake Wakatipu - Painting, 43.3x78.7 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"Around Lake Wakatipu"

Oil on Paper | 43.3x78.7 in

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Painting titled "Cuba Street" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Cuba Street - Painting, 26x22 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, City

Ilya Volykhine

"Cuba Street"

Oil on Canvas | 26x22 in

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Painting titled "The Chelsea Hotel" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
The Chelsea Hotel - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits

Ilya Volykhine

"The Chelsea Hotel"

Oil on Wood | 15.8x15.8 in

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Painting titled "A Table Full of Sec…" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
A Table Full of Secrets - Painting, 40.9x47.2 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"A Table Full of Secrets"

Oil on Canvas | 40.9x47.2 in

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Painting titled "Jam Session" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Jam Session - Painting, 50x57.1 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Musicians

Ilya Volykhine

"Jam Session"

Oil on Canvas | 50x57.1 in

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Painting titled "Blind Date" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Blind Date - Painting, 17.7x17.7 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Love

Ilya Volykhine

"Blind Date"

Oil on Canvas | 17.7x17.7 in

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Painting titled "The Three Tattooed…" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Other rigid panel
The Three Tattooed Graces - Painting, 48.8x70.9 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Abstract,

Ilya Volykhine

"The Three Tattooed Graces"

Acrylic on Paper | 48.8x70.9 in

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Painting titled "The Fortune Teller" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
The Fortune Teller - Painting, 43.3x37.4 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Ilya Volykhine

"The Fortune Teller"

Oil on Paper | 43.3x37.4 in

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Painting titled "Side Eye" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Side Eye - Painting, 26x22.1 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait

Ilya Volykhine

"Side Eye"

Oil on Canvas | 26x22.1 in

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Painting titled "living our best liv…" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
living our best lives - Painting, 43.3x88.2 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"living our best lives"

Oil on Paper | 43.3x88.2 in

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Painting titled "Northern Lights" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Northern Lights - Painting, 20.5x48.8 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, City

Ilya Volykhine

"Northern Lights"

Oil on Canvas | 20.5x48.8 in

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Painting titled "The Table of Life" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
The Table of Life - Painting, 66.1x95.3 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"The Table of Life"

Oil on Canvas | 66.1x95.3 in

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Painting titled "Dance, Dance, Dance" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Dance, Dance, Dance - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Dance

Ilya Volykhine

"Dance, Dance, Dance"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

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Painting titled "Two Birds" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Two Birds - Painting, 49.2x25.6 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits

Ilya Volykhine

"Two Birds"

Oil on Canvas | 49.2x25.6 in

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Painting titled "Lone Fisherman" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Lone Fisherman - Painting, 49.2x25.2 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Seascape

Ilya Volykhine

"Lone Fisherman"

Oil on Canvas | 49.2x25.2 in

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Painting titled "Blue Socks" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Other rigid panel
Blue Socks - Painting, 70.9x63 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Abstract,

Ilya Volykhine

"Blue Socks"

Acrylic on Canvas | 70.9x63 in

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Painting titled "Life Poem" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Life Poem - Painting, 43.3x48.8 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Ilya Volykhine

"Life Poem"

Oil on Paper | 43.3x48.8 in

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Painting titled "The Table of Life." by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
The Table of Life. - Painting, 66.1x95.3 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Ilya Volykhine

"The Table of Life."

Oil on Canvas | 66.1x95.3 in

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Painting titled "The Waiting Room" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
The Waiting Room - Painting, 41.3x41.3 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"The Waiting Room"

Oil on Canvas | 41.3x41.3 in

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Painting titled "Bad Table Manners" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Bad Table Manners - Painting, 57.1x50 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"Bad Table Manners"

Oil on Canvas | 57.1x50 in

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Painting titled "It's The Vodka Talk…" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
It's The Vodka Talking - Painting, 20.9x15.8 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"It's The Vodka Talking"

Oil on Canvas | 20.9x15.8 in

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Painting titled "Lady and Earl Grey" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Lady and Earl Grey - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits

Ilya Volykhine

"Lady and Earl Grey"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

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Painting titled "Noble Farmer" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Noble Farmer - Painting, 49.2x25.2 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait

Ilya Volykhine

"Noble Farmer"

Oil on Canvas | 49.2x25.2 in

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Painting titled "The Odd Bunch" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
The Odd Bunch - Painting, 32.3x79.9 in ©2022 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Sport

Ilya Volykhine

"The Odd Bunch"

Oil on Canvas | 32.3x79.9 in

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Painting titled "The Tattooed Lady l…" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Acrylic
The Tattooed Lady lll - Painting, 49.2x39.4 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Portrait

Ilya Volykhine

"The Tattooed Lady lll"

Acrylic on Paper | 49.2x39.4 in

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Painting titled "Like No One’s Watch…" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Like No One’s Watching - Painting, 19.7x23.6 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Ilya Volykhine

"Like No One’s Watching"

Oil on Canvas | 19.7x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Innocence" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Innocence - Painting, 41.7x35.8 in ©2024 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Abstract

Ilya Volykhine

"Innocence"

Oil on Wood | 41.7x35.8 in

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Painting titled "Sore Loser" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Sore Loser - Painting, 49.2x25.2 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Sport

Ilya Volykhine

"Sore Loser"

Oil on Canvas | 49.2x25.2 in

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Painting titled "Lightbulb Moment" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Lightbulb Moment - Painting, 78.7x35.4 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"Lightbulb Moment"

Oil on Canvas | 78.7x35.4 in

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Painting titled "Future Team New Zea…" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Future Team New Zealand - Painting, 41.3x41.3 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Sport

Ilya Volykhine

"Future Team New Zealand"

Oil on Canvas | 41.3x41.3 in

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Painting titled "The Master Plan" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
The Master Plan - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"The Master Plan"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x19.7 in

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Painting titled "The Babysitters" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
The Babysitters - Painting, 49.2x42.9 in ©2023 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life

Ilya Volykhine

"The Babysitters"

Oil on Canvas | 49.2x42.9 in

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Painting titled "Winning" by Ilya Volykhine, Original Artwork, Oil
Winning - Painting, 39.8x39.8 in ©2022 by Ilya Volykhine - Figurative, figurative-594

Ilya Volykhine

"Winning"

Oil on Canvas | 39.8x39.8 in

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