Born in
1958 in the village of Ershov in Saratov region. Graduated from the nautical
school in Kerch. After serving in the army studied in an art school in
Krasnodar.
1982 – moved
to Kostomuksha (Karelia), taught painting and graphic arts in an art school. A
significant part of the artist's professional practice is icon restoration.
1986 – the
first paintings exhibition in Karelia. It was successful and determined the participation
in further exhibitions.
Since 1990, a significant part of the artist's professional practice has been dedicated to restoration and attribution of Russian icons.
The artist lives and works in Saint Petersburg since 1989.
Reznichenko's artworks are found in private collections in Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Great Britain, France, Switzerland, Canada and USA.
Personal
exhibitions:
2013 –
Art-Perm, Gallery 25/17, Perm, Russia
2011 –
Gallery Mishin Fine Arts, San Francisco, USA
2008 – IFA,
jubilee exhibition ’50 Years ,’ Nevsky Pr. 60, Saint Petersburg
1999 –
Russian Winter 99, Leipzig, Germany
Exhibitions:
2019 – The
8th Beijing International Art Biennale, China
2019 – Tokyo
International Art Fair, Japan
2017 – Art
Revolution Taipei, Taiwan
2014 – Rita
Hertz Gallery, Luxembourg
2013 –
Russian-Austrian cultural seasons ‘The Tenth Muse,’ Austria
2012 – ROS
TRA Gallery, Central House of Artists, Moscow, Russia
2011 – ‘Summer
River,’ State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg, Rumyantsev Palace
2011 –
Petersburg, Petersburg Manege, Saint Petersburg, Russia
2010 – From
Saint Petersburg with Love, Galeria via Larga, Florence, Italy
2009 – New-York
ARTEXPO, New York, USA
2002 – Luke
& A Gallery, Saint Petersburg Art, London
2000 – Luke
& A Gallery on Golden Square, Soho, London
1992 –
Fontanka 52, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Art critic's comment
Nikolai Reznichenko’s paintings are characterised by harmonious content and artistic ideas. When creating his artworks, the painter draws inspiration from various sources. Some of his artworks demonstrate peacefulness just like icon-painting images, but there is also a tendency towards theatrical motives. The use of reverse perspective, the conventionality of landscape elements and the ways in which the artist shows volume in his paintings bear superficial resemblance to icons.
The artistry and expression of Reznichenko's characters
are expressed in the rhythm of their gestures. The artist experiments with
depicting the flexible figures of acrobats and dancers, striving to convey both
the movement of their souls and bodies. The rhythm of their gestures and movements
is expressive, but the look is always elusive, the eyes are half-closed. The personages
of Nikolai Reznichenko's paintings live in an atmosphere of serenity. Scenes
with musicians, dancers, couples in love, theater and circus performers create
an atmosphere of peace. This resonates with the viewer, since everyone wishes to
feel a part of this harmonious world.
