1/20/2015

Dina Shubin And Her Art

By Kristen Baird


A certain artist has developed an appreciative following for the way in which she paints. She has found an interesting blend of realism and abstract that serves to create a particular feeling when looking at her work. This artist is Dina Shubin. Her desire is to express the divinity of women and her paintings manage to convey tranquility but at the same time these women have a goddess-like, powerful quality.

Dina was born in Moscow and studied art at the Moscow Teachers Training Institute before emigrating to Canada. She is married to fellow artist Peter Panov. They have very different styles but are both extremely talented. Peter enjoys creating everyday life scenes and unforgettable characters. Both of these artists have exhibited their paintings in many large cities.

One cannot help thinking of ancient icons when looking at her paintings and the poses of these women help to convey this impression. The fact that Dina studied art is reflected in her work as she adopts some techniques used by famous artists like Giotto, Modigliani and Klimt. However, she uses these in a distinctive way that is all her own. Her women have elongated figures and faces and although they are posed against abstract backgrounds, their flesh is painted very realistically.

The contrast between the abstract backgrounds and the other realistic elements in the foregrounds create a unique appeal. The imagination is stimulated by this contrast and taken beyond the ordinary. The realistic soft, flesh emphasizes the vulnerability of the women and yet at the same time the elongated figures have a goddess-like, powerful quality.

Romanticism is another word that comes to mind when looking at her paintings. Flowers are found in many paintings, some prominently featured in large vases and others in simple arrangements, with a petal perhaps being lightly touched by a finger. Musical instruments also abound, some lying alongside women and others being played by them.

The poses are mostly static such as a woman seated on a window seat with her legs drawn up underneath her and her arms resting on her knees. Sometimes the arms of a woman may even be folded. However, instead of seeming flat and emotionless, the poses manage to convey serenity and power at the same time.

Backgrounds are often painted in rich, deep colors like ochre, dark red and rusts. Against these rich, rough abstract backgrounds, the soft flesh tones stand out and convey a feeling of tenderness. The vases of flowers and the musical instruments are painted in realistic detail, appearing even clearer against the abstract background. Intricately painted veils are also included in some paintings, adding to the divinity and ethereal quality of these women.

Art lovers are always excited when this artist adds new paintings to her portfolio. Her paintings are available from a number of online galleries today. Shopping online for such a painting gives one the option of the browsing through many paintings before making a selection. Buying one of these paintings is an investment and this fact is recognized by many collectors today.




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