Storm on the sea

Alexander Lednev, Russia

Lednev Alexander Alekseevich was born on September 30, 1954 in the city of Syzran. Graduated from the All-Union Correspondence Engineering Institute. He worked by profession at the industrial enterprises of the city, by profession he is a metallurgist. In 1990, Alexander Alekseevich graduated from the art school in the city of Syzran. In 2001, his first solo exhibition "About Syzran with love" was held in the Exhibition Hall of Syzran. He also began to exhibit his works in the galleries of Samara and Togliatti. In 2002, the second solo exhibition of works by A.A. Lednev "Les couleurs de la Russie" took place in the Exhibition Hall. Since 2002, he has been exhibiting in France. He held exhibitions in seven cities of this country at once. More than 80 paintings of the artist are now in France permanently. In 2004, an anniversary exhibition dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the artist took place, it was held in the Exhibition Hall of Syzran. In 2005, an exhibition was held in the Provincial Duma of Samara, and then a personal exhibition of Alexander Alekseevich's works was held in France, in the city of Jonzag. 2006 was also marked by personal exhibitions of the artist. They take place in the cities of France – Montender, Mirbeau, as well as in Berlin. At the beginning of 2007, the artist's long-standing dream came true, the opening of his own art gallery. This idea did not leave him for more than four years, especially inspired by the experience of other cities in Russia and France. In his gallery "Artel" he presents to the public not only his works, but also the works of his favorite Syzran authors, European artists of different artistic styles and trends. In 2008 he became the president of the Russian branch of the association "Palette of the World". 2010 – participation in the art salon of La Bourboule, France. 2013 – festival in Vierzon (France). Alexander Alekseevich Lednev writes both realistic landscapes and still lifes, as well as abstract works, constantly tries himself in a variety of manners, striking his fans with the breadth of his creative range. Despite the creative diversity of themes and painting techniques, his works are immediately recognizable, the style and manner of this artist are always purely individual and unique.