Mikhail Solovyov

«The dream of reason produces monsters. Imagination deserted by reason creates impossible, useless thoughts. United with reason, imagination is the mother of all art and the source of all its beauty.»
- Francisco Goya
 


My name is Mikhail Solovyov.

Live and work in St. Petersburg, Russia.
DOB: 21st November 1968 on the day of the Archangel Michael.
Gender: Male

It all started with a film black-and-white photography…and I ended up picking up a pen and ink. I have only one year of practical experience as an artist…but age, alas, hurries me somehow to be realized  :-)

My favorite media are ink and paper, pencils. 

Memberships

Member of the International Federation of Artists.

Member of the Union of Free Artists of St. Petersburg.

Member of the Union of Russian Photo Artists.

Member of the Moscow League of Artists «Metropolis".

Education

Moscow State University (MSU), the Department of Photojournalism and Media Technologies, Art Photographty.

Genre accessory

Drawing (Ink, Pastel, Crayons), Fine Art, Illustrations, conceptual images of philosophical and poetic nature.

Exhibitions

2017 Gallery MOST (permanent business cooperation), Saint-Petersburg, Russia.

2016 "The Moscow Seasons". Central House of Artists, Moscow, Russia.

2015 "Racurs". Exhibition Center, Zhukovsky city, Moscow Region, Russia.

2015 Charity Photographic Auction, Tyumen, Russia.

Festivals

2017 - Winner in the nomination “Portfolio review”. 4th International Festival “PiterFotoFest-2017” , Korobitsyno, Saint-Petersburg region, Russia.

2015 - Winner in the nomination “Portfolio review”. 3rd International Festival “PiterFotoFest-2015” , Korobitsyno, Saint-Petersburg region, Russia.