The Last Supper

The Last Supper, by Vadim Bora

Vadim Bora recently completed this ecclesiastical commission for the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is the second piece of work that the church -- which houses an art gallery -- has acquired from Bora. The oil on canvas painting, which appears like a "movable mural," measures 5' x 10.'

Deweese Island Exhibition May 24 -June 30, 2008

Stealing the Rooster, Revisited

An exhibition on historic Deweese Island, South Carolina, will showcase the works of the Artist Index collective, a select group of painters from South Carolina's Upstate and the mountains of North Carolina. The show takes place at Huyler House, the headquarters of the Deweese Island Arts Council, with an opening reception May 24. This exhibition from some of the region's finest artists continues through June 30. Vadim Bora's pieces were chosen by coordinators for his unique "exuberant expressionism" (a moniker given by a Dutch critic in 2003) that he imbues in each vibrant work.
For more information about the exhibition see:
http://www.theartistindex.com/site/EXHIBITS/Dewees-2008-05/

Art and Real Estate

This past week an article about art and real estate appeared in the online magazine ERealEstateExec.com. The feature article by Doug Shields included an extensive interview with Vadim Bora, as well as interviews with the Asheville Area Arts Council and Blue Spiral Gallery. The article explored the art scene in Asheville and how the local real estate market is stimulated by the arts. The story made the point that visual art, much like the performing arts and other cultural arts, draw home buyers to an area. To read the full article with photos, check out this link: http://www.erealestateexecnc.com/?section=82

Portrait Sculpture

An article about portraiture appeared in the Asheville Citizen-Times newspaper and included an interview with Vadim Bora in the piece. It explains the procedure of commissioning a portrait and makes the point that it is not only a domain for the "rich and famous," but rather for anyone who wants to capture the image of a loved one at a certain point in time, create a memory, or leave behind an enduring legacy. Vadim is the one artist mentioned who can create portraits in both two and three dimensions.

The article, written by arts reporter Paul Clark, also includes a number of other Asheville portrait artists, or those who accept portrait commissions in addition to their other work. The following is a link to the article:
http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880223010

Sculpture

This November and December brought sculpture to the forefront of Vadim Bora Gallery. With an exhibtion by Mountain Sculptors, (the 3rd annual exhibition), over 40 works were shown at the gallery throughout the two months. The sculpture show also served as backdrop for a reception for a delegation of Russian arts professionals from Vladikavkaz, visiting Asheville with Asheville Sister Cities and the Open World Program. The above work, by Vadim Bora, is titled "Wounded."

Winner in South Carolina Museum Biennial

Sweet Dreams, Appalachia

First place winner in oils, third place overall, Vadim Bora's "Sweet Dreams, Appalachia" debuted at the Spartanburg Museum of Art for its Hub City Biennial Juried Art Competition in May of 2007. Chosen from some 270 artists' works, "Sweet Dreams, Appalachia" remains on exhibit at the South Carolina museum through June. It will then join Bora's Mountains series in downtown Asheville at Vadim Bora Gallery.

The April Fool Show

Clown with No Make-up

Vadim Bora Gallery presents the 6th annual April Fool Show, celebrating with a reception during the first Artwalk of the Asheville Downtown Galleries Association, Friday, April 6, 5-9 p.m.

Vadim Bora displays his wry sense of humor with this annual exhibition that introduces new pieces from his “Clowns” series, as well as other oil paintings and pen and ink posters addressing themes of folkloric absurdities, political satire, and social commentary, all created with Bora’s characteristic flourish that accents a deeper, often universal meaning.