Maksim Gorshkov on Rome, Impasto, and New Painting 'Ice and Fire'
Maksim Gorshkov, a painter, credits his transition to acrylics and oils to his relocation to Rome in 2020, which he describes as pivotal for his artistic development. The lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic provided him the opportunity to delve into emotions through abstract art. His latest pieces showcase thick impasto techniques, forming sculptural, three-dimensional environments that reflect the emotional essence of nature. He highlights 'Into the Light of Happiness' as a key example of his work. Residing in a quaint Italian village overlooking the Tiber Valley, he draws inspiration from the local ambiance for his landscapes. Currently, he is completing a 100×70 cm piece named 'Ice and Fire', juxtaposing icy summits with a fiery sky. His Singulart profile features works such as 'Sunrise' and 'Spring in Bloom'.
Key facts
- Gorshkov moved to Rome in 2020, which he calls the catalyst for his transition to painting.
- Before Italy he worked primarily in pencil and digital art; in Rome he began using acrylic and oil paints.
- The COVID-19 lockdown gave him the stillness that led him to abstract and semi-abstract work.
- His technique relies on heavy impasto, building thick layers that make the canvas sculptural.
- He names 'Into the Light of Happiness' as the work best representing his current practice.
- He now lives in a small Italian village overlooking the Tiber Valley, in the Lazio region.
- He is completing 'Ice and Fire', a 100×70 cm oil and acrylic painting, to be offered on Singulart.
- Additional works on his Singulart profile include 'Sunrise', 'City upon the Hill: invasion', and 'Spring in Bloom'.
Entities
Artists
- Maksim Gorshkov
Institutions
- Singulart
- Singulart Magazine
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Tiber Valley
- Lazio