Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Dina Shubin And Her Paintings

By Kristen Baird


An artist who paints women in a distinctive fashion has found her niche in the art world. Dina Shubin is a versatile artist but it is the way in which she paints her women that has captured the imagination of private collectors. One of the most appealing aspects of her paintings lies in how she manages to express inner power and tranquility at the same time as well as the way in which she plays with abstraction and realism.

Dina was born in Moscow and studied art at the Moscow Teachers Training Institute before emigrating to Canada. She is married to fellow artist Peter Panov. They have very different styles but are both extremely talented. Peter enjoys creating everyday life scenes and unforgettable characters. Both of these artists have exhibited their paintings in many large cities.

The elongated figures as well as the abstract backgrounds contrasted with soft flesh and realistic elements all carry echoes of great artists. Modigliani was well known for his elongated figures. Giotto painted faces in a similar way and Klimt was known for the way he contrasted abstract backgrounds with real flesh. However, these techniques of other great artists are combined in a unique style. It is contemporary and yet somehow reminiscent of ancient icons.

This contrast of realism and abstraction gives her works a tension that lifts them above the ordinary. These women are real women with real flesh and yet they have a serenity and divinity about them. Their elongated forms transform them into mythical, goddess-like creatures.

Romanticism is another element of these works. The flowers, musical instruments and the fabrics of dresses and veils are all elements that are realistically painted. These elements surrounding the goddess-like women appeal to all the senses. One can almost smell the aromas, hear the notes in the air and feel the delicacy of the fabrics.

The poses are mostly static such as a woman seated on a window seat with her legs drawn up underneath her and her arms resting on her knees. Sometimes the arms of a woman may even be folded. However, instead of seeming flat and emotionless, the poses manage to convey serenity and power at the same time.

Many of her abstract backgrounds are painted in deep, rust colored reds, oranges and browns. The soft, flesh tones of the women stand out against these deep, rich, almost rough tones. The clarity and realistic nature of the vases of flowers and the musical instruments is also enhanced against these rich backgrounds. Delicate veils are another feature of some paintings.

Art lovers are always excited when this artist adds new paintings to her portfolio. Her paintings are available from a number of online galleries today. Shopping online for such a painting gives one the option of the browsing through many paintings before making a selection. Buying one of these paintings is an investment and this fact is recognized by many collectors today.




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