ANDREI PROTSOUK

Born in the industrial city of Donetsk in 1961, Andrei Protsouk demonstrated an exceptional gift for art from a young age. With his father a photographer and his mother a master embroiderer, it seemed only natural that he too would pursue a career within the arts. On leaving school Protsouk attended the prestigious Lugansk School of Fine Art, followed by a Masters Degree at the Ilya Repin Leningrad Institute; widely regarded as one of the worlds finest art training programmes. Here, Protsouk studied under Evsey Moiseenko- a world renowned contemporary of Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso. Moiseenko adopted Protsouk as his protegee, recognizing the potential of his already remarkable talent. Protsouks early works reflected the melancholy of the Soviets living conditions; using heavy textures and dark colours.

In 1994 Protsouk moved with his family to the US, where he quickly established himself as a prominent figure on the contemporary art scene. His paintings became more colourful; his subjects more joyful, celebrating life in the freedom of American society. Many of his artworks now centre around the universal theme of love, frequently depicting couples in the midst of passionate dances or embraces. Unafraid to work to large scales, Protsouks elaborate pieces burst with vibrant colours, intricate shapes and varied textures. His use of constructive line demonstrates his innate creative ability and understanding of the human form, drawing comparisons to the figurative works of Michaelangelo.

Never one to rest on his laurels, the artist works today from a studio within his own gallery in Pennsylvania, continuing to experiment with a range of media and subject matter. His evident passion and dedication to his practice has deserved him phenomenal commercial success, having completed commissions for Johnnie Walker and Coca Cola. His work hangs in private collections of notable figures including George Bush, and as such is considered to have excellent investment potential.

ANDREI PROTSOUK

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Andrei Protsouk - 'Love In Times Square' - Limited Edition Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Flower Martini' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Labutens Cocktail' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Hair Massage' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Endangered Species' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'City Dress' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'North Pole' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'New Stockings' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'New Shoes' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Naked Piano' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Evening Promenade' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'San Diego Kiss' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Favourite Year' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Barbie-Q' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Manhattan' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'New Dress' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Back to the Future' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'NewDress' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Thinking of You' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Light Pole Dancers' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Black Cat' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Gherkin' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Last Sip' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'London Calling' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Morning Showers' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'New Tango Move' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Verona Balcony' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Message from San Marco' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Piazza San Flamingo' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Lemon Tree' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Angels of Love' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Black Coffee' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Healing Process' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Hot Date' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Message' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'The Wine Cat' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Red Phone' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'White Hat' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Blueberry Mash' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Bird in Hand' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Hounds of the Baskervilles' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Timeless' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Wind Less' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Wine Topiary' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Eiffel Night' - Original Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Naked Grape (Small)' - Limited Edition Art

Andrei Protsouk - 'Naked Grape (Large)' - Limited Edition Art