Oleg Agafonov

Oleg Agafonov was born in the mining settlement of Tsentralny in Tula State. He studied in the workshop of Regina Petrovna Solovyova, where he also mastered academic drawing and attended workshops on experimental techniques of graphics, painting and ceramics. In 2010, he graduated from Tula State University with a degree in Graphic Design, which influenced his project-based approach to series. The transition from academic school to abstract art was facilitated by participation in the group exhibition «Donkey ArtPrize» (Italy) and the online project «Project30» (USA). The artist uses mixed techniques depending on the project and idea, with an emphasis on dry, oil pastel and acrylic. The artist's works are regularly exhibited, participate in competitions and are held in private collections in Russia and Europe. Oleg lives and works in Tula. Recent significant works include the series «Falling Skies» and «The Portals».