Igor Ilchuk has created a new painting titled 'Volcanic Sun.' Size is 60x60 inches, acrylic on canvas.

Igor Ilchuk participated in the group exhibition "First Look" held at the Somerville Museum in April-May 2023. The artist presented his new painting "Protuberance" to the public. The painting received favorable reviews from the audience and organizers and was displayed prominently in the center of the exhibition.

"...It is a great honor for me to have the opportunity to exhibit at the Somerville Museum. Here, a wide range of artists is represented, and I would like to thank the organizers for giving me the opportunity to showcase my paintings on the eve of another major event - Open Studios. I would also like to express my gratitude for the excellent placement of my artwork in the center of the exhibition.

For this exhibition, I specifically painted the artwork titled 'Protuberance,' as a symbol of a burst of energy breaking free into the vastness of space. There is an analogy to the fact that in February of this year, I moved from twilighted Moscow to work here in Boston."
Atrist`s statement before the opening of the exhibition.

Igor Ilchuk participated in the group exhibition "SOS" - Somerville Open Studios held in Somerville, Mass. in May, 2023.
"Somerville Open Studios is the largest Open Studio event in New England, and the third largest in America" (Wikipedia).

"...I am grateful for the opportunity to showcase my latest paintings to the public, created here in New England, and to receive feedback from the viewers."
Atrist`s statement before the opening of the exhibition.

Igor Ilchuk adorned the entire house in Florida with his own paintings. Some of the paintings were created specifically for this house, while others were taken from the artist's studio.

"...This was an exciting and intriguing project. As Picasso once said, "Give me a museum, and I will fill it!"
In this project, I wanted to convey the magic of the place and merge it with the ambiance, design, and layout of the house.
The project involved the placement of 50 paintings, ranging from large ones (6 by 8 feet) to tiny ones (10 by 10 inches). Many of the paintings were created to fit specific wall sizes and to complement the existing interior design. It was an interesting challenge, and I am delighted to have had the opportunity to express myself in such a significant undertaking."

"...While creating these paintings, I tried to capture the atmosphere of the house and its location in sunny Florida. In my artwork, I aimed to preserve the energy and warmth of the Sun, the diversity of nature and flowers, and the depth of the ocean beneath the canopy of the starlit South Florida sky..." said Artist after finishing this project

After relocating to Boston, Igor Ilchuk had the opportunity to work within the artistic community of Mad Oyster, where he was provided with a splendid studio. Just a month later, his first painting, "Red Sun," was completed, and the artist will showcase it at the "SOS" exhibition in May 2023.

Additionally, the artist received an invitation to participate in the "First Look" exhibition, which will take place at the Somerville Museum in April-May 2023.

"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Mad Oyster artists' community and especially to Jane Carey, for providing me with the opportunity to work in such a wonderful and inspiring space filled with energy and creative atmosphere." Igor Ilchuk

Paintings by Igor Ilchuk adorned one of the beautiful homes in the Moscow suburbs. The process of creating these artworks took a significant amount of time. With over 50 paintings, ranging from large to small, and executed in various techniques, they harmonize with the interior design of the house, infusing it with a unique atmosphere of vibrant art and warm colors.