ALEXEY STROGANOV

I am a Moscow based artist with one of the main subjects of interest being nostalgic impressions of cars and machines.

I try to make up the images of cars as seen by a little boy who has no detailed idea of what a car is actually for, but is impressed with its strong and complicated appearance. In fact, I still consider the impressions of my childhood to be probably the main treasure of my life.

I may say that I became an artist especially to learn some ways to transfer those impressions into visible form. When a child I had a special interest in automobiles. They often seemed to me live creatures, sometimes kind-hearted or indifferent, sometimes evil.

I use a quite rare technique. Lines (drawings) on my paintings are made of thick threads glued to canvas. Afterwards I paint with oil and palette knife over it.

I am a member of International Federation of Artists & National Artistâs Union of Russia.

I have participated in Art-Manege International Art Fairâ04 and in many national and Moscow exhibitions, including regular participation in Moscow Oldtimer Gallery shows.