Painting, Oil, Black, Masks, Fun, Music, Ukrainian American Artist

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Emmanuel Snitkovsky
Painting, Oil, Black, Masks, Fun, Music, Ukrainian American Artist
1998

About the Item

This painting was created and signed by both Janet and Emmanuel Snitkovsky. Using bright vivid colors the artists painted in their own surrealist style capturing a whimsical time in their lives. "Masks" depicts the artists' love of music and dance as a reminder to have fun. Part of a private collection being made available for the first time since it was released. A portion of this sale will be donated to The UN Refugee Agency to help displaced families in Ukraine. About the Artists: Emmanuel b. 1933 Odessa, Ukraine Janet Snitkovsky b. 1934 Chernyakhiv, Ukraine Education 1961 Degree in Fine Arts , Odessa Art School, Ukraine 1961 Degree in Fine Arts Textile Design, L’viv Art Academy, Ukraine History The two artists met shortly after completing their education in 1963. Emmanuel was focused on sculpting and Janet on painting. Once they married they began working together to create paintings that expressed their own unique talents. They would often take turn while performing different steps in the creation process. The young artists gained popularity with their style and partnership and soon they were commissioned by the government to create large murals and mosaics throughout major cities. In addition to their commissions, their work was featured in countless exhibitions throughout Europe. Seeking more artistic independence, Emmanuel and Janet along with their son emigrated to the United States in 1978 where they eventually became US citizens. Once in the US the artists began painting playful themes in vibrant oil and pastel colors reflecting a unique synthesis of both Renaissance and modern influences. Emmanuel passed away in 2005 yet the couple's love story continues through their paintings. Selected Museum Collections: Norton Dodge Contemporary Art Museum, Washington DC US Moscow Museum of Fine Art, USSR Odessa Museum of Art, Ukraine Mongeron Museum of Contemporary Russian Art, Parris France

Creator:
Emmanuel Snitkovsky (1933 - 2005, Russian)
Creation Year:
1998
Dimensions:
Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil Pastel,Oil
Movement & Style:
Surrealist
Period:
1990-1999
Condition:
Gallery Location:
San Diego, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1321110619832