Pavel Kuragin
Pavel Kuragin is a contemporary Russian artist. Kuragin is known for his inventive exploration of ideas and techniques, combining them with classical surfaces. He employs a variety of media, such as pieces of book pages, handmade paper, magazine sheets, and craft paper, which he skillfully paints using oil pastels, acrylics, markers, ink, and pencils. His conceptual paintings are incredibly detailed, with each object and character playing a significant role and conveying a profound sense. Embedded within his artworks are numerous hidden stories waiting to be discovered. Pavel's pieces of art evoke a sense of wonder, reminiscent of fairy tales from our childhood—mystical, occasionally surreal, and sometimes realistic, always presenting kind narratives that captivate the imagination until the end.
Kuragin's figurative works consistently feature anthropomorphic figures, whether human, animal, or fantastical characters. The paintings often portray heroes with multiple eyes, mouths, and noses or peculiar adorable animals like fish, hares, cats, and bears behaving in human-like ways.
A vibrant and harmonious palette, with bold color combinations, characterizes his art. The interactions between people and animals, both domestic and wild, are a recurring theme in his compositions, showcasing harmonious coexistence. The human figure in Kuragin's paintings serves as a protector and patron of the animal world, with animals taking shelter behind him, perching on his hands, or joyfully surrounding him in flight, swim, or run.
His paintings themselves are complete stories, narrated through vivid and compelling imagery. Each artwork is an enchanting tale that captivates, leaving viewers eager to share and revisit its wonders. Engaging with Kuragin's paintings becomes an inspiring journey, where the composition and interplay of elements spark the imagination and encourage personal interpretations. Each viewer is drawn to create their own narrative while exploring the captivating world he brings to life.
Over the past few years, Pavel Kuragin sold out more than 4000 art pieces. His artworks have found their way into numerous private collections worldwide, including countries like Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Great Britain, Australia, USA, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, UAE, Singapore, among others.
Discover contemporary artworks by Pavel Kuragin, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: russian contemporary artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Drawing. Artist represented by Kuragin & Arutunyan Gallery. Account type: Artist , member since 2014 (Country of origin Russia). Buy Pavel Kuragin's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Pavel Kuragin. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.
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Biography
Pavel Kuragin is a contemporary Russian artist. Kuragin is known for his inventive exploration of ideas and techniques, combining them with classical surfaces. He employs a variety of media, such as pieces of book pages, handmade paper, magazine sheets, and craft paper, which he skillfully paints using oil pastels, acrylics, markers, ink, and pencils. His conceptual paintings are incredibly detailed, with each object and character playing a significant role and conveying a profound sense. Embedded within his artworks are numerous hidden stories waiting to be discovered. Pavel's pieces of art evoke a sense of wonder, reminiscent of fairy tales from our childhood—mystical, occasionally surreal, and sometimes realistic, always presenting kind narratives that captivate the imagination until the end.
Kuragin's figurative works consistently feature anthropomorphic figures, whether human, animal, or fantastical characters. The paintings often portray heroes with multiple eyes, mouths, and noses or peculiar adorable animals like fish, hares, cats, and bears behaving in human-like ways.
A vibrant and harmonious palette, with bold color combinations, characterizes his art. The interactions between people and animals, both domestic and wild, are a recurring theme in his compositions, showcasing harmonious coexistence. The human figure in Kuragin's paintings serves as a protector and patron of the animal world, with animals taking shelter behind him, perching on his hands, or joyfully surrounding him in flight, swim, or run.
His paintings themselves are complete stories, narrated through vivid and compelling imagery. Each artwork is an enchanting tale that captivates, leaving viewers eager to share and revisit its wonders. Engaging with Kuragin's paintings becomes an inspiring journey, where the composition and interplay of elements spark the imagination and encourage personal interpretations. Each viewer is drawn to create their own narrative while exploring the captivating world he brings to life.
Over the past few years, Pavel Kuragin sold out more than 4000 art pieces. His artworks have found their way into numerous private collections worldwide, including countries like Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Great Britain, Australia, USA, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, UAE, Singapore, among others.
- Nationality: RUSSIA
- Date of birth : 1983
- Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
- Groups: Russian Contemporary Artists Artists presented by a gallery
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Education
2000 - 2004
Russian University of Innovation
Kirov,
Kirovskaya obl,
Russia
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Presented by Kuragin & Arutunyan Gallery
Kuragin & Arutunyan Gallery
(Art gallery, Spain)
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Last modification date : Jan 23, 2023
(Member since 2014)
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Added May 16, 2021
Collage on handmade paper
Added May 12, 2021
Mixed media drawing
Added Apr 29, 2021
UGLEKRAFT. Episode 9.
Added Apr 29, 2021
UGLEKRAFT. Episode 8
Added Apr 27, 2021
UGLEKRAFT. Episode 7.
Added Apr 25, 2021
UGLEKRAFT. Episode 6
Added Apr 23, 2021
UGLEKRAFT. Episode 5.
Added Apr 21, 2021
UGLEKRAFT. EPISODE 4.
Added Apr 19, 2021
Uglekraft. Episode 3.
Added Apr 10, 2021
Uglekraft. Episode 2.
Added Apr 3, 2021
Uglekraft. Episode 1.
Added May 13, 2020
Mixed media
Added May 13, 2020
Dual face
Added May 13, 2020
Drawing tutorial “Freak animal”
Added May 13, 2020
Drawing tutorial “Relaxing man”.
Added Mar 21, 2019
Frida Kahlo. Tutorial of creating collage
Added Mar 20, 2019
Sleeping time for surreal man
Reviews and comments
Fascinating work, love it!
Exceptional!! Great artwork & most of all, powerful representation of the truth of todays perception of the un-vaxed. Perfect!
Can you please réserve me these Tow paint. At this time just informatic probleme for payement.
Sincerly
Dominique berquez france Agny
SO BEAUTIFUL AND EYE CATCHING WORK!
une trés belle série, trés cohérente. Magnifique
As always, you out do yourself. Everything you do is a favorite for me. Gifts to the world.
I enjoy your work very much. Your color palette is thrilling, figures fascinating, design and composition refined with expertise. I am a big fan!
Dont know why I like your work but I do. Very good work
Love it, love it, love it!
Thank you . I appreciate you .
I love your work.Greetings from Maldegem / België Belgium Belgique
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