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Alevtina & Tamara
Alevtina & Tamara
This artifact book about Alevtina and Tamara is a collection of noir fairy tales decorated with surrealistic illustrations and calligraphic textual elements that offers a special look at life's trials and inner formation. Created over a ten-year period by the author exploring his inner worlds and the depths of his personality through metaphors and symbols.
"Certain cultural outlets are calling it a collection of “noir fairy tales”; others call it a graphic novel. Neither description is wrong, exactly, but neither really captures the essence of this surrealistic, horrific, old-time Russian Grimm-tales volume.
Peter Watts
Peter Watts
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You can also get a special edition with a
unique hand-drawn art on the title page!
I'm thrilled to announce the release of my first book, "Alevtina and Tamara"! It has finally taken the form I envisioned. This past weekend, we celebrated with an exhibition-presentation where attendees had the chance to purchase the book and prints, as well as view original graphics and ceramics on display. The event was brilliantly organized with the help of ArtNow Agency, who exceeded all expectations!
The event spanned two days, during which we sold 40 copies. There was also an artist talk where I broadly discussed the project and the universe it inhabits, answering many detailed questions. I was incredibly anxious about how the book would be received, but the response was overwhelmingly positive—it seems I've truly unveiled a treasure to the world! The emotional reactions were unlike anything I've experienced before: eyes shining with excitement, tears of joy, and many visitors stayed for hours, exploring the artwork, asking questions, and repeatedly returning to the presentation.
"the journey began a decade ago, fueled by my passion for illustration. Envisioning various characters, I embarked on creating a comic. The process was intermittent; I would abandon it only to feel drawn back repeatedly. Over time, the narrative expanded so significantly in my imagination that it transformed into a comprehensive book, narrated in a leisurely, fairy-tale manner. The pages are a canvas where monochrome illustrations blend with bursts of color. Each section commences with an ornate initial letter, complemented by an elegant flyleaf. Remarkably, the cover bears no trace of publishing details, price, or even my name. It stands as a clandestine tome, or perhaps more aptly, a mystical artifact, rooted in the essence of dark fairy tales. It eschews a central storyline, yet culminates on an uplifting note, imparting lessons on the pursuit and discovery of happiness"
Thank you!