Wood Carved Paintings of Kronid Gogolev

Kronid Gogolev is a genius Russian wood-carver who creates these incredible artworks inspired by the rural and provincial life of Russia’s northern village.

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Kronid Gogolev was born on July 13, 1926 in the Novgorod province in the family of the former priest.

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As an original artist developing traditions of the folk art, Kronid Gogolev became famous in 1984 after his two personal exhibitions in Moscow.

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Each of his works has its unique features, but they are united in an observation and a quivering attitude to everything that is created by nature.

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Kronid Gogolev is able to use plastic, texture, warmth of wood masterly, emphasizing mighty natural force in deep multilayered reliefs made of linden or alder.

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More of his artworks here :)

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