Giennadij Jerszow

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Oleksiyovych and the family name is Yershov.
Gennadij Jerszow
Jerszow in 2011
Born
Hennadiy Oleksiyovych Yershov

(1967-07-12) 12 July 1967 (age 57)
Chernigov, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
(now Chernihiv, Ukraine)
NationalitySoviet (1967–1991)
Ukrainian (1991–present)
Polish (2001–present)
EducationNational Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture; Lviv Academy of Arts
Known forSculpture
Notable workVaslav and Bronislava Nijinska in the Grand Theatre, Warsaw; Monument to the Council of Princes in Liubech; Monument to Hetman Mazepa (Chernihiv); Monument to Pope John Paul II, "Radio MARIA"; Monument to Vladimir the Great (Gdańsk)  [pl; uk]
MovementFigurative art, Realism, Portrait
AwardsMedal "Pro Opere Politissima Arte Perfecto"
Vaslav Nijinsky and Bronislava Nijinska
The Council of Liubech Chronicler
Pope John Paul II
Stanisław Moniuszko
Volodymyr the Great

Giennadij Jerszow (Polish pronunciation: [ɡʲɛnˈnadij ˈjɛrʂɔf];[a] born 12 July 1967) is a Polish–Ukrainian sculptor, jewelry designer and art teacher. He is a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, and the National Association of Polish Artists and Designers. He is known for the production of monumental works, easel compositions and portraits, represented in different countries.[1]

Biography

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Jerszow was born on 12 July 1967 in Chernihiv, in Northern Ukraine in a mixed Polish–Ukrainian family.[2] As a repatriate he acquired Polish citizenship and his family moved in 2001 to Poland, where he currently resides in the city of Gdańsk.[2] Being brought up in a multinational family, he is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian and Polish, and gained a love for the history and culture of different nationalities.[3] During his school years (1974–1982), he was engaged in gymnastics and judo. He graduated from a music school in the class of bass guitar, and began to show interest in photography. Following the family tradition, he planned to become a doctor. In 1986 he graduated from medical college, received a medical education (bachelor degree)[4] in the specialty of paramedic; he then worked for two years in medical institutions. During his training, he became interested in wood carving and jewelry, took part in regional exhibitions. At the all-Union competition-exhibition of the folk art of the USSR held in Livadia in 1985 he was awarded with the "Small Medal of the Laureate". While working in medicine, he expanded the boundaries of knowledge of human psychology; as a result, he decided to change the direction and devote himself to art. He took up drawing and sculpture, moved to Kiev in 1986 to attend the studio of fine arts of George Khusid, where he took up portraits and prepared for entrance exams at the art university.

Education

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From 1988 to 1991, Jerszow studied at the Lviv Academy of Arts at the department of monumental sculpture in the group of Emanuel Mysko. At the same time, he began to study privately and work in the workshop of Anatoly Galyan, where he gained practical experience in creating monumental works at all stages of realization. He subsequently he trained at the Ukrainian Academy of Arts faculty of sculpture and worked in a workshop of Valery Shvetsov and academician Vasyl Borodai. In 1995, he defended his diploma on historical and religious topics relating to Ancient Russia – "Monument to Holy Prince Mikhail and Boyar Fedor".

Teaching

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  • 1996 – 1999 assistant and seniority at (NAVAA) National Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture, his supervisor was an Academician Vasyl Borodai. He began cooperation with a historian Vladimir Kovalenko and an academician Petro Tolochko, at the same time published articles in scientific journals. He created a program to perpetuate historical figures and events of the 17–18 centuries (based on historical materials of the Northern Part of the Left Bank of Ukraine). He created a series of projects dedicated to national heroes. The image of Ivan Mazepa was later embodied in bronze and was the first monument in Ukraine dedicated to the hetman – philanthropist.
  • 1999 – 2000 Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Fine Arts. National University "Chernihiv Collegium" named after T. G. Shevchenko. Chernihiv, Ukraine.
  • 2003 – 2004 Teacher of sculpture and metal plastics. Composition of connected plastic schools. Gdynia – Orlovo, Poland.

Creative method

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The sculptor works in a realistic style. The elaborate details are combined with lively textured sculpting and graceful lines, which makes the composition easy and dynamic.[5] The artist carefully selects themes for his works. Throughout his creative career, he has been creating portraits and figurines of artists and scientists, religious figures and politicians, creating images of famous people from the world of ballet, music and fashion. Thanks to direct contact with contemporaries, he conveys the unique spirit and energy of his heroes. The gallery of a modern portrait is presented by President of Poland Lech Walesa, Pope John Paul II, Patriarch of Ukraine Filaret, Protestant pastor Roman Jan Pawlas, Georgian Director Guram Petriashvili, English singer-songwriter and composer Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep), Polish scholar Andrzej Ceynowa, artists: Evhen Karas, Vlad Dimyon, Yuri Olishkevych (USA), female images "Olga", "Barbara", "Anastasia", as well as the artist's children "Wanda" and "Ostap". The sculptor's works are distinguished by sensuality and emotionality, in each piece of work he conveys the individuality, mood and inner world of a person. As a material he uses bronze, ceramics, silver. He owns workshops in Gdańsk (Poland) and Chernihiv (Ukraine). He is the founder of the private gallery "FART", which has been engaged in the production and sale of sculptural works since 1995.[3]

Categories
Genres
  • Portrait (in the collection are portraits of artists and scientists, religious figures and politicians, historical heroes and contemporaries)
  • Sacred art (statues, reliefs, jewelry in silver)
  • Historical genre (the artist created a number of monumental works dedicated to historical events and characters)
  • Figurative art

Solo exhibitions

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  • 1994 – Borisoglebsky Cathedral Chernihiv.
  • 1996 – DK, Slavutich.
  • 1997 – Central House of Artists, Kyiv.
  • 1998 – "A Look into the History". Museum of History and Fine Arts, (Muzeul de Istorie şi Artă al Municipiului Bucureşti) Bucharest.
  • 1998 – Ukrainian House, Kyiv.
  • 1998 – The National Bank of Ukraine, Kyiv.
  • 1998 – National Palace of Ukraine, Kyiv.
  • 2004 – Gallery of the Art College, Gdynia.
  • 2004 – Historical Museum of Gdańsk (Old Town Hall), Gdańsk.
  • 2005 – Baltic Sea Culture Center, Gdańsk.
  • 2005 – Diocesan Museum, Pelplin.
  • 2014 – Borisoglebsky Cathedral, Chernihiv.
  • 2017 – Gallery of the Union of Artists, Gdańsk.

Famous works

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Customers

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Opening of the monuments took place with the participation of
Among the customers were state and public institutions
  • City Council of Chernihiv; City Council of Gdańsk; City Council of Tarnobrzeg.
  • Embassy of Ukraine in Bucharest and in Warsaw.
  • Headquarters of the Navy of Poland – Gdynia.
  • Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary – Gdańsk;
  • Basilica of St. Brigida – Gdańsk;
  • "Radio Maria" Torun.
  • Archdiocese of Gdańsk, Diocese of Pelplin, Diocese of Torun.
  • University of Gdańsk;
  • Chernihiv National University. after T.G. Shevchenko;
  • Historical reserve "Ancient Val" – Chernihiv;
  • Historical reserve "Ancient Liubech".
  • Polish Baltic Philharmonic named after Frederic Chopin;
  • Stanislav Monyushko Academy of Music in Gdańsk;
  • Ballet School – Gdańsk;
  • The Great Theatre – National Opera in Warsaw.
  • Also private companies and corporations.
  • Works are located in museums and private collections ..

Awards and honors

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  • Church awards: Medal "PRO OPERE POLITISSIMA ARTE PERFECTO" by Primate of Poland Cardinal Jozef Glemp
  • Public Awards: Badge of Honor "Golden Jewel of the Mazepa Family"

Personal life

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He is the father of three children: Philip born in 1989, Wanda born in 1995, Eustathius (Ostap) born in 1998.

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Notes

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  1. ^ Ukrainian: Геннадій Олексійович Єршов, romanized: Hennadiy Oleksiyovych Yershov, IPA: [ɣeˈnːɑd⁽ʲ⁾ij olekˈs⁽ʲ⁾ijowɪtʃ jerˈʃɔu̯]; Russian: Геннадий Алексеевич Ершов, romanized: Gennadiy Alekseevich Ershov, IPA: [ɡʲɪˈnadʲɪj ɐlʲɪkˈsʲejɪvɪtɕ jɪrˈʂof].

References

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  1. ^ Єршов Геннадій Олексійович
  2. ^ a b "Ukrainiec z Gdańska: W Polsce nie płacę łapówek. Uwierzycie?". Gazeta.pl. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  3. ^ a b Gennadij Jerszow i jego rzeźby "rozsiane" po całym Pomorzu
  4. ^ https://www.alberta.ca/documents/IQAS/russia-international-education-guide.pdf Archived 11 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) (2016). The International Education Guide for the assessment on education from the former USSR and the Russian Federation (PDF). Canada. ISBN 978-0-7785-6987-9.
  5. ^ Wiadomości Zakończył się XVII Konkurs Baletowy
  6. ^ Uroczystość otwarcia drogi krzyżowej

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