Position №12. "Ballet" series Print

While studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kyiv, Alex Radionov worked as an assistant to the chief artist at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Young artist was impressed by the art of ballet, the beauty and grace of ballerinas. Several years spent in the theatre gave inspiration to many works. Ballet is one of the central themes of Alex’s art. "Classical ballet was my best source of inspiration. Grace and beauty of ballerinas combining with extremely hard work they do. This combination is shocking and inspiring in the same time. Light and elegance they show on stage worth to be depicted in art. All sculptures of ballet series is a little monuments to this hard art of dancing". The series dedicated to classical ballet includes over 30 sculptures. This sculpture depicts a dancer stantig still, ready for the show. Thin lines, graceful refined shapes give the figure weightlessness. The body is made in modern manner and shows the dancer's tiredness and strength before the performance. This is first author's edition.