About
FEATURED ARTISTS
Rudolf Sokolovski
Rudolf Sokolovski is a Canadian artist and designer. Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Rudolf apprenticed under his father, internationally acclaimed artist Valeri Sokolovski, from whom he received a classical art education and training. The combination of his exposure to European classical art and Soviet realism at an early age, and the many years of traveling the world, studying art and cultures and different styles, has led him on a path of developing his own expression that has been described as powerful, sensual and modern. His works have been featured in film, magazines, press, solo exhibitions, group exhibitions as well as international art expos. His pieces and commissioned artwork can be found in art galleries and private collections in Canada, USA, Britain, France, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, South Africa, Israel, and Hong Kong.
“Rudolf’s artwork explores themes of power, sensuality, and the human form. His sculptures, deceptively classic in a more traditional Fine Arts aesthetic, have become at once more meditative and experimental, in a new search for artistic identity. Unmistakably sensual and elegant, these are studied works of texture and erotic shapes that emotionally engage the viewer in subtle yet memorable ways.” - exhibition curator E.S.J.
“The artwork is outstanding. I’ve been in the business for forty one years and represented many artists and Rudolf’s quality, compositions, themes, ideas, and executions are second to none. It is the finest art there is in this category. - Gallery owner, D.D.
“Without a doubt this is art of the highest caliber. It is beautiful and inspiring, something that contemporary art these days seems to be missing.” - art critic, G. W.
“Being an art lover and collector for decades I can confidently say that your art is simply class. Thank you again for the beautiful sculpture.” - art collector, H.L.
“After a disappointing visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery I attended Rudolf’s show at the University of British Columbia, filled with beautiful art and beautiful models. The sculpture heels were unbelievable. I’ve never seen anything like it.” - C.Z.
“I just want to say thank you for having us at your exhibition and we love having your sculptures in our home!” - art collectors, A.J. & M.J.
“On my recent visit back to Vancouver I had the opportunity to meet Rudy and to see his incredible sculptures and paintings. I came to his studio opening in Yaletown and as soon as I walked through the door I felt like I stumbled upon a hidden gem. Hands down better than any commercial art gallery that I’ve been to in the city. ” art collector, K.B.
“We met in Brooklyn last year and I’m so glad I stopped by your studio on my trip. I love your art!” - art collector, F.D.
“I commissioned Rudy to create a custom sculpture. I’ve seen his art before and I wanted something that would go well in my home and add some warm energy. The finished artwork exceeded my expectations.” commissioned work, S.Y.
Valeri Sokolovski
Valeri Sokolovski is an internationally acclaimed artist, who has exhibited his sculptures and paintings in over a dozen countries in the last five decades. His monuments can be found across eastern Europe and Russia, and his pieces have found homes in museums and private collections in countries including Italy, France, Japan, Germany, Russia and Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Britain, USA, Israel, and Canada. Originally from Odessa, Ukraine, Valeri spent much of his childhood in the mountains of Kazakhstan. Spending time in solitude in those pristine mountains he absorbed the beauty and grandeur of nature that ultimately shaped him. From an early age he was fond of clay modeling, drawing, and painting, reflecting the surrounding beauty. The study of European art, especially the art of ancient Greece and Italy influenced his worldview perception of figurative images of the human body. Physical beauty, harmony of forms, beautiful colors formed in his mind the concept and love of art. Throughout the years music has been an integral part of his soul and has helped him express his thoughts and emotion into his artwork. Well known as a sculptor – monumentalist Valeri Sokolovski’s established works are ominous in public parks and buildings throughout Europe. His grandiose large scale Soviet inspired monumentalist works, government commissioned, are the essence of teutonic artistic expressions. Impressive statements, his sculptures broadly reflected elements of history and society, memory and myths, culture, and politics. Authoritarian lines, linear shapes and inspirational strength give way to sinuous forms, colour and playfulness. As if a renewed wisdom meant a new narrative expressed in purely graphic and dynamic ways. Away from the limitations of art as a practice for social purposes, his new artistic expression is more ‘accessible’ to the viewer, yet truly contemporary in language, as if in search of a new definition of freedom.