Leonid Fyodorovich Balaklav (1956)
1956-04-13Bălți, USSRMoldova, Israel, USSR
Leonid Fyodorovich Balaklav
Leonid Fyodorovich Balaklav (Russian: Леонид Фёдорович Балаклав) is a Soviet and contemporary Israeli artist. He is known as a painter, graphic artist and cartoonist.
Leonid Balaklav began his career in Kishinev, then moved to Kiev, where he worked on scientific films. In 1987 at the Tokyo Film Festival he was awarded a gold medal for his animated works. In 1989 he moved to Israel, where he became known for his portraits, lyrical landscapes and works on religious themes. His work is often associated with Jewish identity, and his paintings are known for their intimacy and detail. He uses oil paints on wood to create his works.
Date and place of birt: | 13 april 1956, Bălți, USSR |
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Nationality: | Moldova, Israel, USSR |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Painter |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Post-Impressionism, Realism, Contemporary art |