In the studio — Escuela de Pintura Clásica, Quito
"Overlapping, semi‑translucent veils of rich, frosted pastel figuration sketch out the female body in synthesis with the vegetal and geographic features of mysterious terrain."
Russian‑born artist Vlad Tasoff is a master at blending the worlds of the fantastical and the real, creating dynamic paintings that celebrate the essence of the human spirit. His work offers a unique brand of organic surrealism, charged with delicate intimations, traces and shadows.
Adopting the characteristically surrealist trope of masquerade as metaphor, Tasoff's dynamic use of hybrid female forms greets the viewer during precious instants of sensual slumber and spiritual discovery. Specific archetypes — angels, enchantresses, deities — appear to rise seamlessly into their surroundings.
Tropical oases, glacial slopes and dewy meadows emerge amidst allusions to Western and Oriental culture, fashioning mystical landscapes ripe with the beguiling fruit of forms, symbols and signs. His works belong to private collections in many countries; Vlad is an awarded artist and was a member of New York Realism Fine Art.