Elen Bezhen

Joined Artfinder: Oct. 2023

Artworks for sale: 25

France

Updates from Elen Bezhen's studio

  • A copy of Pieter Bruegel.

    A copy of Pieter Bruegel.

    I’ll tell you a bit about how I copied Pieter Bruegel de Jonge painting «Winter Landscape with a Bird Trap» which is housed in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow. By the way, this painting was copied 127 times in the 16th century, with 45 of them being original. The painting is small - only 38.5/57.8 cm, done like all other Bruegel paintings in oil on wood. To replicate such a miniature and detailed painting, I also prepared a wooden base and achieved a perfectly smooth surface with primer. Next, I had to outline the most accurate drawing and only then start painting. Honestly, I learned a lot about how Bruegel worked just by staring at this painting for hours and trying to decipher the stages of paint application. Thanks to my academy and student ID, which allowed me to visit the museum for free, I went to the Pushkin Museum almost every day, memorizing different details to replicate them in my work later on. So, about a year passed. The copy turned out to be very close to the original, and I learned a lot. I ordered an Italian frame, which was also similar to the one in which the original painting is framed. In the end, this experience gave me a big boost in developing my skills, which is priceless.

    07 May 2024
    The process of the artist's work

    The process of the artist's work

    In the art world, work and consistency are often valued as highly as talent. For an artist, the hours spent at work are no less important than those moments when an interesting idea comes to mind under inspiration. Sometimes inspiration comes unexpectedly, but more often it is the result of hard work. Creating many sketches, experimenting with different techniques and materials, in–depth study of objects and themes - all this forms the basis for future paintings. Each sketch is a step towards perfection, each of which the artist approaches with a new level of skill and understanding. These rough designs allow the artist to explore different ideas, compositions, and color schemes without fear of making a mistake. After all, many great paintings were not created the first time, but were the result of a long and painstaking preparation process. Many sketches also reflect the evolution of the artist, his path from simple forms to complex ones, from general ideas to unique concepts. They indicate the artist's willingness to work until his vision becomes clear, and his hand embodies all the conceived ideas on the canvas. Every artist knows that sometimes to find inspiration, you just need to start working, and then it will come in the middle of the process, at the most unexpected moment.

    22 January 2024
    My exhibition.

    My exhibition.

    As an artist, I often participate in group and solo exhibitions. Participation in exhibitions plays a key role in the career of any artist, providing many opportunities for development and success. In addition, exhibitions stimulate my creative growth. This experience always inspires me to experiment and explore new topics or techniques, going beyond the usual practice. It is also a time when I can get feedback from the audience and professionals, which is valuable for the development and improvement of my artistic practice.

    15 January 2024