The picturesque canvases of Mikhail Shikhanov-Kublitsky are clearly expressionistic in nature. He paints in the open air, from nature, according to the principle formed by the Impressionists in the 19th century, but always reserves the right, first of all, to express himself. Without denying the instant impression, he creates more complex pictorial structures. The artist's impressions pass through his soul as if through a filter that frees them from everything superficial in order to reveal their pure essence.
For Mikhail, color is important, its collision and interaction on the surface of the canvas. With the rhythm of colored spots, he builds a composition and a form within it. The unique combination of “color painting” invented by him with gold and silver backgrounds not only creates a special sacred space, but also allows the work to change its mood and color depending on the time of day and the light intensity of the day.
.jpg)
