11/05/2014

The Art Of Dina Shubin

By Etta Bowen


The divinity of women is expressed in the works of an artist who is appreciated by art lovers all over the world. This artist is Dina Shubin, a resident of Moscow who studied in Moscow and then moved to Canada in 1999. Exhibitions of her works have been held in cities such as Tokyo and New York and she is a favorite of private collectors in countries like Israel, Russia, Norway and Germany. It is possible to buy her art from online galleries.

These women are elongated in a way that is reminiscent of Modigliani and this gives them an almost other-worldly appearance. Her backgrounds are abstract, contrasting with the real flesh tones of the women and this reminds one of Klimt. The way the women are posed cannot help reminding one of ancient icons. However, despite obvious influences from other great artists, the way she combines all these elements is all her own.

Her women are often portrayed playing musical instruments like the cello or the violin. Even if they are not playing them, flutes, harps, cellos and violins appear in many of her paintings. Flowers too, from lilies to tulips, often make an appearance.

It is the changed proportions of the women that give them unearthly appeal. They are like muses or spirits, evoking serenity and inner power. Beautiful veils are included in some of the paintings and the fabric of the dresses is exquisitely delicate, sometimes contrasting with the abstract background and at other times blending in with it. In one painting the dress and background blend seamlessly together and yet they are distinctive too, showing great technique.

These women are posed against abstract backgrounds. The warm colors and textures of these abstract backgrounds contrast with the smooth flesh tones. In one interesting work the dress of the woman is textured in the same way as the background so that she blends in with it and only her face and long hair forms a contrast. Also in contrast is a realistically painted violin at her feet, nestled on a warm rusty red.

The way the flowers are painted is also realistic and one can almost smell their fragrance. Music notes float in the air, flowers exude their scent and a romantic atmosphere is created where the senses are delighted. The way the artist seamlessly manages to contrast abstraction and realism creates a surrealistic quality to her art that elevates it above the commonplace.

There is a romantic aspect to her work and it brings with it feelings of serenity. This comes across in a painting where a woman rests on the edge of a boat with her hand in the water. Another woman sits on a window seat with her knees drawn up and a pensive facial expression. All her women have facial expressions that are serene and yet powerful at the same time.

This artist has ardent admirers from all over the world. She is constantly creating new paintings and these are available from online galleries. Her seamless contrasting of abstraction and realism as well as the way she portrays the divinity of women is part of what make her distinctive style so appealing.




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