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Arkadiy Ivashkin

BIOGRAPHY

Arkadiy Ivashkin is a Moscow-born architect and sculptor who is currently based in Porto, Portugal. He has had a passion for art since childhood, engaging in activities such as sculpting, drawing, and wood carving. Arkadiy studied at the renowned art school №50 in Moscow and later graduated from Moscow Architect University (MARCHI) with a specialization in public space architecture. It is worth noting that during his studies, Arkadiy also dedicated several years to classical sculpting.

 

With over 25 years of professional experience, Arkadiy has worked for various architecture and design firms, providing architectural consultation and creating drawings and architectural models. From 1996 to 2022, he ran his own architectural practice in Moscow, working on diverse projects including private houses, apartments, cafes, museums, clubs, and restaurants. Throughout his career, Arkadiy continued to pursue sculpting, experimenting with different forms and materials.

 

In March 2022, due to his disagreement with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Arkadiy made the decision to leave Russia and relocate to Portugal.

ALL WORKS

HORSES

HORSES
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

HEROIC HORSE

50х60х20, 800g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, wood, plastic, metal wire

Participating in Collective exhibition at Cooperative de Arvore

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

SOARING FOAL

46х36х12, 675g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, wood, plastic, metal wire

Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

JOYFUL FOAL

50х47х12, 680g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, wood, plastic, metal wire

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

ANTIC HORSE

50х60х15, 650g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

Participating in Collective exhibition at Cooperative de Arvore

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

The Little Humpbacked Horse

35х75х20, 1300g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire, wood

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

CHINESE FURRY HORSE

55х72х25 1550g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

CALLING HORSE

52х62х20, 895g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, wood, plastic, metal wire

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

HORSE FROM FONTANKA BRIDGE

39х42х14, 820g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, wood, plastic, metal wire

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

DONKEY

63х57х23 1150g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

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RUNNING KNIGHT

51х64х23, 1500g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, wood, plastic, metal wire

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

ROMAN HORSE

40х40х18, 475g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

RHINOCEROSES

RHINOCEROSES
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Big Rhinoceros

35х81х27, 2100g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

Whispering Rhino

27х50х22, 950g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

Trumpeting Rhinoceros

27х50х17, 475g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

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Timid rhinoceros

47х29х17, 550g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

ELEPHANTS

ELEPHANTS
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

Striped Elephant

36х53х23, 950g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

ELEPHANT IN LOVE

25х53х22, 600g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

Participating in "Encontros" exhibition at the Olga Santos Gallery

Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

ASIAN BABY ELEPHANT

27х52х30, 445g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

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Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

CIRCUS BABY ELEPHANT

23х38х25, 445g

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

WEE GIRAFFE

45х20х11, 165g or 240g with a pedestal.

Mixed media: paper, scotch tape, plastic, metal wire

TECHNIQUE

TECHNIQUE

Since moving to Portugal, Arkadiy has focused primarily on sculpting and has developed a unique technique that involves using recycled materials such as paper, plastic bottles, scotch tape, cardboard, and metal wire. This technique allows for flexibility, requiring minimal time, space, and financial resources. It enables the sculptor to concentrate on the idea and form itself, fostering experimentation.

 

With his extensive experience in sculpting and the utilization of this distinctive technique, Arkadiy has been able to explore and investigate various subject matters through the form of the object itself. In his series titled "Idea of a horse," Arkadiy delves into the theme of horses, not based on a realistic depiction of the animal, but rather on the concept and representation of it. This exploration leads him to experiment with proportions, decorativeness, posture, and movement. The works from this series evoke images of horses from the Neolithic age, sculptures from past centuries, children's toys, or even objects of cult significance.

 

Arkadiy actively participates in live exhibitions and has recently held an exhibition titled "Idea of a horse" at the Concept store Pepino on Rue Migel Bombarda, Porto's main artistic street, from April to June 2023. Currently, his sculptures are featured in two different exhibitions. The first is the "Encontros" exhibition at the Olga Santos Gallery, and the second is a collective exhibition organized by the Association of Artists Cooperative de Arvora, the primary artists' union in Porto, of which Arkadiy is a member.

Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures
Arkadiy Ivashkin Sculptures

EXHIBITIONS 2023

EXHIBITION
Association of artists Cooperativa de Arvora

Collective exhibition

13 October — 29 December

Association of artists Cooperativa de Arvora

Fundação Manuel António da Mota, Porto

Olga Santos Galeria, Porto
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«ENCONTROS»

29 September — 16 November

Olga Santos Galeria, Porto

In colobaration with Elena Ivashkina

«IDEA OF A HORSE»

18 March — 29 June 2023


Concept store Pepino, Porto

Personal exhibition

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