Gritsay Alexey Mikhailovich - master brush.His hands were created by these artistic masterpieces. Many people are interested in the fate of creative people. And this is justified, since, having learned about their life, one can feel the full power of their art.
Something from the biography
Грицай Алексей Михайлович родился в 1914 году в Petrograd (today - St. Petersburg). Received an art education at the All-Russian Academy of Arts. Mostly painted landscapes, but this was not a simple painting. Gritsai worked in the traditions of the 19th century. Art critics and art connoisseurs flatteringly spoke of the artist's works, saying that these paintings harmoniously combine nobility and simplicity. Gritsai never sought to portray what was not, or to draw too catchy pictures. On the contrary, he chose the most inconspicuous, simple natural places and showed the beauty of these places.
New style in the art world
Art at that time was remarkable for its monumentality.and elaborate compositions. But thanks to Gritsay and his plain, simple pictures in art, a new trend was formed. The picture "Snowdrops" is an example of such sincerity and simplicity of the landscape. But during the period of the artist's training, they were being prepared completely for other works - for monumental, thorough, carefully thought out and technically built.
years of education
In 1932, Gritsay Alexey Mikhailovich enteredart academy. Prior to that, he received valuable instructions from the sculptor Bach R. The young artist himself did not believe that he could pass the entrance exam. But the sincerity, diligence and naivety, which were traced in his work, did not go unnoticed, and Gritsai was successfully accepted into the art school.
Alexey's teacher was V.N. Yakovlev.The basis of training Yakovlev took copies of the old masters. Mostly these were complex academic drawings. For Gritsai, it was an excellent school, but his lyrical talent still could not be fully manifested. Despite this, the art school has become a solid platform for the further creative development of the artist.
The famous Soviet painter I. I.Brodsky became the next teacher Gritsaya. The diploma work of a novice artist evoked mixed opinions. It was a serious monumental picture in which Gritsai Alexey Mikhailovich had to depict the presentation of the state document on land use. He coped with the task, but not very well. The picture itself, or rather its main elements, didn’t work out very much, but the landscapes that were depicted on it deserved special attention. It is for them that the examination committee highly appreciated the work of the artist.
The publication
In the mid-40s, paintings by the artist for the first timeI saw the public. Prior to this, the artist Gritsai Alexey Mikhailovich fought on the front line during the war years. When the free time on the front fell out, the artist painted pictures of military everyday life. These were mostly landscapes. Particularly noteworthy paintings "Last Snow" and "Klyazma. Gray Day". After the war, Gritsai actively continued his artistic activities, which now acquired a poetic character. Works "Over the Volga", "In the overgrown park", "Spring Day on the Oka", "May Evening" and many others, written in the postwar period, deserve special attention. These and other paintings simply fascinate. Artist Gritsay Alexey Mikhailovich in his works skillfully combines simplicity and high elegance. The creative style is expressed in the creation of a special mood, a certain captivatingness, depth.
Fame to the author brought the painting "Above the Volga"and "In the Zhiguli". These works fully reflected Gritsai's talent as a master of landscape. The style of the artist is somewhat similar to the style of Vasnetsov A.P. or Meshkov V.
New in the works
But in 1954, slightly changes the style of paintingGritsay Alexey Mikhailovich. Pictures of him acquire a completely different character. He writes more immediate studies, without concentrating on details. Landscapes were more blurry, but it gave them a special elegance. The artist simply dissolved in nature, he wrote for her own sake, and not for the sake of the picture. He depicted the most secluded corners of nature, to which very few people paid attention. If you compare it with poetry, then this is not like a solemn ode, but rather lyrics. A striking example of this work is the painting "Snowdrops. Osinnik", written in 1957. This work won the bronze award at the International Exhibition in Brussels. Despite the lyrical mood, which permeates the whole picture, it also shows the academic training of the artist.
Chamber landscape images were the calling cardGritsaya throughout the creativity. The natural work smoothly passed into a more generalized painting. This was how a whole series of canvases "Spring" was created, on which Alexei Mikhailovich Gritsai worked for two years. Fun brooks, the awakening of nature, flowering trees - the artist's favorite motifs. In his opinion, man and nature are linked by strong ties. This connection is reflected in the painting "In the evening." The author also loved the animal world. "Fog. Calves" or "First Green. Herd" - paintings that vividly reflect the artist's reverent attitude to animals.
Favorite spring
Алексей Грицай любит изображать переходные этапы.From the seasons it is spring, from the time of day - twilight. Autumn, winter, summer - the paintings of the artist also cannot do without them. Especially vividly displayed nature and all its changes in the series of paintings.
Color is the main criterion for Grits.This moment he pays special attention. Therefore, all his paintings are harmonious, light and free. But behind such masterpieces is difficult work. For example, the writing of the painting "It's time for spring" lasted about 6 years. But she was rightfully recognized as one of the most brilliant. There is little concrete in it, but the image of spring nature in all its manifestations is fully revealed.
For many years the artist was faithful to his manner.In different periods of life, it could change a little, but the favorite theme of spring has always been a priority. The painting "Ice drift", written in 1985, is an example of the immutability of the artist's style.
Gritsay Alexey Mikhailovich (1914-1998) - an icon of the landscape and master of spring. His works have made him so.
