Friday, September 18, 2020
Sergey Konstantinov
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Ann Getty San Francisco
Art studio Sergey Konstantinov.
Art studio designing and producing classical and contemporary murals,
restoration & conservation decorative arts, painting &
sculpture. Fine art gallery.
Paintings Bookshelves. Artist Sergey Konstantinov.
The creative proposal for this painting originated from Ann Getty, who
desired a painting of a bookshelf. I designed a composition of two
bookshelves side-by-side in a diptych style. Each bookshelf is divided
into four parts, exhibiting disciplines of the humanities: theatre,
literature, and art. The masks displayed at the top shelves are
recognized as a symbol of theatre and drama, and originate from Greek
mythology. I sketched the masks to determine the placement of the comedy
and tragedy character. Old but precious books line the middle shelves,
with each book presenting a title of Getty’s favorite author. The
delicate art of blue and white Porcelain Delft pottery is displayed
below the literary works.
Painting Bookshelves. Oil/board. 15/39in. 24 Karat Gold frame. 1999.
Saturday, August 29, 2020
inkl-the worlds best news. Forbes. Preserving The Future: Art And Artistry Of Sergey Konstantinov.
Art studio Sergey Konstantinov.
Art studio designing and producing classical and contemporary murals,
restoration & conservation decorative arts, painting &
sculpture. Fine art gallery.
inkl-the worlds best news. Forbes. Preserving The Future: Art And Artistry Of Sergey Konstantinov.
Residential wine tasting room. Persian Room. Mural San Francisco.
Art studio Sergey Konstantinov.
Art studio designing and producing classical and contemporary murals,
restoration & conservation decorative arts, painting &
sculpture. Fine art gallery.
Wine Cellar and Tasting Room.
Persian Room. Painting oil-canvas. Art studio Sergey Konstantinov.
Wine
tasting room is framed by 18th century French limestone wall with
hand-etched glass Art Deco door opening to the wine cellar with French
limestone barrel-vaulted ceiling, wine racks, and hidden wine storage
space, crowned with the head of Bacchus, the god of wine, in a stained
glass window.
Persian Room. Mural. San Francisco. Art studio Sergey Konstantinov San Francisco. https://artstudiosergeykonstantinov.blogspot.com/2016/01/persian-room-mural-san-francisco.html
This iconic Pacific Heights mansion embodies timeless architectural flourishes and modern amenities that artfully complement a contemporary metropolitan lifestyle: an uncommonly welcoming architectural tour de force.
Built for the Spreckels family in 1905 and remodeled by renowned architect Albert Farr in 1929, the 12,000-square-foot Pacific Heights mansion at 2520 Pacific Avenue was purchased from the son of former San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto (Joseph Alioto, Jr.)
Wall Street Journal
University Of Phoenix Founder Is Selling His San Francisco Mansion With A Secret Bar For $27 Million.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/san-francisco-mansion-with-secret-bar-asks-27-million-1385080409?tesla=y
Business Insider
University Of Phoenix Founder Is Selling His San Francisco Mansion With A Secret Bar For $27 Million.
https://www.businessinsider.com/u-of-phoenix-founder-selling-ca-mansion-2013-11
Castles of the Realm
University Of Phoenix Founder Is Selling His San Francisco Mansion With A Secret Bar For $27 Million.
http://www.castlesoftherealm.com/category/mansions/page/73/
7x7
This House Cray: 2520 Pacific.
https://www.7x7.com/this-house-cray-2520-pacific-1786602895.html
Curbed
University Of Phoenix Founder Is Selling His San Francisco Mansion With A Secret Bar For $27 Million.
https://sf.curbed.com/2013/11/25/10170062/university-of-phoenix-founder-lists-pac-heights-home-for-27m
Monday, July 13, 2020
Forbes. Preserving The Future: Art And Artistry Of Sergey Konstantinov.
What is essential? The coronavirus-related lockdowns forced everyone to reconsider priorities and look within. Amid the uncertainty, the primary role of culture has proved to be the maintenance of social cohesion and individual well-being. While some critics lamented loss of access to cultural institutions and public events, others focused on renewed appreciation for the arts online. What would quarantine be like without television, literature, music, or other art forms? The options are too dire to consider! Creative communities in Germany demanded emergency relief funding and the artists in Spain went on digital strike. Yet, a survey in Singapore found that 71% of respondents considered “artist” the most non-essential occupation during the pandemic. Meanwhile, the Getty Museum Challenge went viral with people recreating famous artworks in fun ways. This highlighted new opportunities for engagement with cultural heritage. Recently another Baroque masterpiece got destroyed during a botched restoration effort and people have called for renewal of our collective vows to protect the art for future generations. This is a moment to reflect on the push and pull between tech-driven art consumption and interest in art preservation. How do we balance our evolutionary desire for the new with the need for the security of the familiar? I sat down with Sergey Konstantinov, a Ukrainian-American artist based in San Francisco. He is an expert in restoration and conservation of paintings, murals and decorative arts; and a painter and sculptor with many original exhibited works. A unique perspective for the unprecedented times in the arts.
How do you see the art world changing during and after the pandemic?
That is quite a philosophical question. Why?! Do you think it would change the human being? I consider this an interesting time to be alive. The difference between now and then is actually about having more time to look deeper. A wall or canvas are both just surfaces. What is important is your message and energy, the purpose of a coming piece. For artists, I believe you are ahead as long as you are honing your skills. Once you’ve decided to move no further, only then you lose.
What do you make of the recent tidal wave of art appreciation online?
These viral campaigns are a successful way to elevate art education. It is no easy task to connect with the work of art, to capture its essence, to express it in your own way. The Dutch museums did their “challenge”, the Russians too. All countries have unique cultural heritage worth preserving. The process of the creative search itself is meaningful. In this case it does not matter if it is on canvas or on TikTok.
How has your creative path prepared you for these turbulent times?
I lived through the end of the Soviet Union. That was turbulent, too. I am from Ukraine, a small warm-memories town called Zhmerinka. It made my cultural DNA: friends, school, sports, the very beginning of my interest in art. Exploring Ukrainian folk art helped me to understand the true wealth of a nation. After studies, I moved to Baku but in the 1990’s there was armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. I had to ask for refugee status in America. Now, for almost 30 years, my family, studio, and the work of my life is here. My life is a creative process itself. It is where I get my inspiration, awareness of good or bad, too much or too little, alive or dead. When you go through such moments in history, you learn to never take anything for granted.
What's your first art memory and how did it impact you?
Well, there was not one thing. Maybe the beautiful icons at my grandmother’s house. They were illegal back then. The art class in my hometown where I tried to copy some famous artists. The first time I heard Swan Lake by Peter Tchaikovsky. I also cannot deny the impact of nature we are surrounded by. It has inimitable shades, color contrasts, mysteries of the universe. We breathe it all in deeply trying to find answers. I have always been confident of my own path.
What is the difference between conservation and restoration?
“First, do no harm” is a great principle in medicine and restoration of cultural heritage. I have been restoring art for a long time. I studied art history and art technologies from different eras. When it comes to restoration you need to fully understand the creators, their state of mind and intentions. The collectors like to say art is forever, we are just art’s temporary guardians. Conservation is also a technical challenge with its own long difficult history. Certain chemical solutions that were used in the past are banned now.
What inspired you to pursue original works?
You cannot force yourself into art, it begins within you. I leave a piece of myself on the canvas which is the only way to work. In life we are searching for explanations, finding nuances, changing our perspectives. That is the source of creation. There are no failures in the artistic path. Even an unsatisfactory result is your experience. I could not help the overwhelming desire in such moments. It was a painting giving me the reason to create and not vice versa.
Any advice for emerging artists trying to succeed within or outside the gallery system?
In my last year at the Lviv Academy of Art a professor told me: “Move to your own purpose, the money comes anyway.” If you want to be someone, just start now. Otherwise, you will have no time to make it right.
Stephan Rabimov
Contributor Style & Beauty
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephanrabimov/2020/07/13/preserving-the-future-art-and-artistry-of-sergey-konstantinov/#613660283b28
Sunday, April 26, 2020
300 Magazine New York. Art studio Sergey Konstantinov. San Francisco.
300 Magazine New York. Art studio Sergey Konstantinov. San Francisco.
San Francisco is an amazing city. Not only is it home to a whole range of big attractions, from Alcatraz to the Golden Gate Bridge, but it is also full of arts and cultural events for any taste. It is no wonder that San Francisco is often called a paradise for art lovers. World-class museums and many of the best fine art galleries, including Jessica Silverman Gallery and Fraenkel Gallery, are all here for everyone to enjoy. But what if you need specific art services, such as art conservation or restoration? Do you know where to find them in San Francisco? Let us recommend the amazing Art Studio Sergey Konstantinov!
Art Studio Sergey Konstantinov
Art Studio Sergey Konstantinov specializes in professional restoration and conservation of decorative art, sculptures, and paintings. The Studio works with private collectors, museums, auction houses, designers, galleries, and dealers, providing them with high-quality services based on many years of experience and attention to detail. The key to its success lies in deep knowledge of different techniques and traditions of art restoration and conservation combined with advanced materials and technology. The Studio’s specialists treat each piece with care and respect, applying the same style that was originally used by its creator during the restoration process. Besides, the Studio designs and produces different kinds of murals and serves as a fine art gallery.
About Sergey Konstantinov
Sergey Konstantinov is an artist himself, known for his unique style and artistic vision. Konstantinov collaborates with many interior designers and architects who entrust him with decorating different spaces and turning them into works of art. In particular, the artist specializes in wall finishes, murals, and scenic paintings he creates using different materials and techniques. Sergey Konstantinov’s works can be seen at his fine art gallery in San Francisco by appointment.
April 23, 2020
https://300magazine.com/art-studio-sergey-konstantinov-in-san-francisco-ca/
Art studio Sergey Konstantinov.
http://artstudiosergeykonstantinov.blogspot.com/
Art Conservation & Restoration Sergey Konstantinov.
http://artrestorationsanfrancisco.blogspot.com/
http://paintingconservationrestoration.blogspot.com/
Artist Sergey Konstantinov.
http://sergeykonstantinovsf.blogspot.com/
fineart3@mindspring.com
skype-sergey.konstantinov2
415 928 8290
San Francisco
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Life. Painting. Artist Sergey Konstantinov.
Art studio designing and producing classical and contemporary murals, restoration & conservation decorative arts, painting & sculpture. Fine art gallery.
Life. Painting. Artist Sergey Konstantinov.
David Downton. Painting. Artist Sergey Konstantinov.
David Downton
Art studio Sergey Konstantinov.
http://artstudiosergeykonstantinov.blogspot.com/
Art Conservation & Restoration Sergey Konstantinov.
http://artrestorationsanfrancisco.blogspot.com/
http://paintingconservationrestoration.blogspot.com/
Artist Sergey Konstantinov.
http://sergeykonstantinovsf.blogspot.com/
fineart3@mindspring.com
skype-sergey.konstantinov2
415 928 8290
San Francisco
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Girl with bird. Boy with bird. Painting. Artist Sergey Konstantinov.
Art studio designing and producing classical and contemporary murals, restoration & conservation decorative arts, painting & sculpture. Fine art gallery.
Classical Portrait Painting San Francisco
https://classicalportraitpaintingsanfrancisco.blogspot.com/
Girl with bird. Boy with bird. Painting. Artist Sergey Konstantinov. Print/canvas. 24/30 in.