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(4.20 - 163 votes)About Costa:
Costa has drawn inspiration for his prolific works of art from board travels and his abundant life experiences as both a visitor and resident of numerous countries around the world. Born in Russia in 1968, Costa developed his unique brand of art through his extensive schooling at the Art College and the Academy of Arts in Moscow. His passion and talent for art was recognized by Russia’s Union of Young Artists when he received the Development of The Year Award in 1997.
Through his paintings Costa goes beyond the obvious to uncover the symbolism within the human aspect of daily life. His creativity and style come alive through his works depicting dark and surreal imagery. As a viewer of Costa’s images, one is transported to a world of fictional proportions that exists in the recesses of the artist’s mind.
Metamorphosed human and animal figures shrouded in darkness, suggest the existence of a distorted world-order. These images evoke one to closely examine and question the reality of what one sees. Through his artwork, Costa challenges the observer to not only understand the scope of the actual image, but to also comprehend the feelings that the image provokes. His paintings are as bold as the statements that they make, and it is up to each individual to decipher what the meaning behind the image really is.
Costa’s art has achieved international recognition. It has been featured in many private and public exhibits on European and North American stage, and has been sold to many private collection in Europe, the United States and Canada.
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Great, great work, although I do second Diana’s comments.
Comment by Anonymous — November 25, 2009
touche Diana
Comment by SBR — November 25, 2009
I agree, not only are the paintings themselves beautiful, the muscle details are amazing! It’s intense.
Comment by ginger — November 25, 2009
Love it.
Comment by Anonymous — November 25, 2009
I love this artist! Its so detailed from the curl of the skin in the pointed feet to spread fingers waiting to welcome the unknown. Just beautiful!
Comment by Sloan — November 25, 2009
Yes, a mastery of painting anatomy but I get tired of the women being nude or clad only in underwear and garters while the men are fully clothed or only baring their chests. Can we evolve a little more beyond depicting women as only sexual beings while the men apparently are more multi-dimensional?
Comment by Diana — November 25, 2009
top notch work … very pleasing on the eyes
Comment by kevin — November 25, 2009
I’ve seen some of Costa’s work in Ottawa and Toronto, they look even better in real life. One of my favourite painters, nice to see him featured here :)
Comment by Andy — November 25, 2009
Great understanding of the human body. The anatomy, in my opinion, is first class. Very inspiring.
Comment by Michelle — November 25, 2009
Very Nice!
Comment by Cappy — November 25, 2009