Vladimir Volegov
Born in Chabarovsk, Russia, Vladimir began painting at the age
of three and his talent would be noted repeatedly throughout
his adolescence. After having attended the art school, “Krivoj
Rog” and having served in the army, Vladimir was admitted
to the Lvov Polytrophic Institute in the former Soviet Union.
Beginning in 1984 Vladimir began participating
in, and winning, International Competitions for poster art.
Vladimir moved to Moscow in 1988 and before long, Vladimir’s
career in commercial art was in full swing. Notable Russian
publishing houses sought his talents to design posters and CD
and cassette covers for musical groups. While working with the
publishing houses he continued to work on his paintings and
participate in exhibitions.
In 1990 Vladimir began travelling to Europe where he earned
money by painting portraits on the streets of Barcelona, Berlin,
Vienna and other European cities. It is with this experience
he further honed his skills in depicting the human form. Over
the past fourteen years, his art has evolved into the striking
figurative work he creates today. Vladimir’s vibrant colour
palette and bold strokes coalesce to create evocative images
that possess a timeless sensibility.
