Alexander Bobkin

Bobkin's work is characterized by his quest for the hidden reality concealed behind the visible image. A visionary guided by his Siberian roots, he constantly travels through the mind to translate these mystical experiences onto canvas.

Alexander Bobkin (1952), born in Siberia and based in Nijmegen since 1991, is an artist whose paintings trace a fascinating journey along the boundaries of reality. His works are imbued with a spiritual and mystical atmosphere, transforming the everyday into a source of profound meaning.

Ordinary objects and encounters — the sorrow of a weeping hare, the presence of a glass of water, or fleeting human interactions — are elevated into symbolic stories, rendered in oil on large, striking canvases. Bobkin’s art is not merely a reflection of the world around us, but a passage into the essence of our cultural heritage. His paintings serve as windows to the human soul, bridging the ordinary and the transcendent, and anchoring mysticism in paint.

His unique vision invites viewers to explore the deeper layers of life, uncover hidden meanings, and embrace the mysteries of existence. Today, his works are part of museum, gallery, and private collections worldwide.