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Nikolai Stepanovich Safronov (born April 8, 1956, in Ulyanovsk) is a prominent Soviet and Russian artist, widely recognized for his unique painting style called “Dream Vision.” This style involves creating works that appear as though viewed through a veil of morning haze, blending surrealism with realism. Safronov is celebrated for his psychological portraits of contemporaries and his innovative artistic techniques [1], [2].
Early Life and Education
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Birth | April 8, 1956, Ulyanovsk |
| Family | Grew up in a poor family with six children; father was a retired military man [1] |
| Education | Studied at Moscow State Surikov Academy of Fine Arts [1], [3] |
| First Exhibition | 1978, solo exhibition [1], [3] |
Career Highlights
| Notable Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Artistic Style | Psychological portraits, surrealism, symbolic elements |
| Famous Works | Dreams of Italy, Crucifixion of Christ, Night, Angel of the Temple [2] |
| Major Exhibitions | Moscow, St. Petersburg, Munich [3] |
Awards and Recognition
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Honored Artist of Russia | 2013 [2] |
| People’s Artist of Dagestan | 2017 [2] |
| Academician of the Russian Academy of Fine Arts | — [1], [2] |
| Professor at Ulyanovsk State University | — [1], [2] |
| Honorary citizen of Ulyanovsk and Baku | — [1] |
Personal Philosophy and Contributions
- Views art as deeply intertwined with faith, often creating icons as gifts rather than for commercial purposes.
- Some of his icons are said to have exhibited miraculous phenomena, such as myrrh streaming [4].
- Built a church in Ulyanovsk in honor of his mother, Anna, contributing to its decoration with restored ancient icons [4].
Nikas Safronov remains an influential figure in contemporary Russian art, known for blending technical mastery with imaginative storytelling.
Citations
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikas_Safronov
[2] https://arthive.com/artists/68104~Nikas_Stepanovich_Safronov
[3] https://gallerix.org/lib/nikas-safronov/
[4] https://www.planet360.info/en/nikas-safronov-on-the-power-of-art/
[5] https://www.instagram.com/safronov_nikas/
[6] https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126317809037
[7] https://www.invaluable.com/artist/safronov-nikas-dsyulqg1hw/sold-at-auction-prices/
[8] https://www.instagram.com/safronov_nikas/?locale=en_US%2Cen_GB%2Cen_US%2Cen_GB%2Cen_US%2Cen_GB%2Cen_US%2Cen_GB
