Author: Curator

• Tranquil Waters

• Chicago Lake
• Van Gogh Evening
• Les Voiles Verticales
• Arrivee au Lac
  

Born in France, near Bordeaux on July 26th, 1952.
U.S. Citizen since June 2011

AWARDS

The Title of “ CHEVALIER ACADEMIQUE” Section-Art conferred by the “GRECI – MARINO”, the Italian Academy of Letters. COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE STAR OF EUROPE, EUROPEAN FOUNDATION PRIZE, for his ongoing contribution to the international development of first-rate artists, as well as their creations, who enrich their country by charisma and savoir-faire. This award was conferred by his Royal Highness, Prince Henrik of Denmark. Listed in the WHO’s WHO in International Art, the great and new names in today’s World of Art. “LYS D’OR”, a trophy for the promotion of values and the respect for humankind and young talent, awarded at the Cannes International Carlton for his international career. In 2006 Duaiv entered the BENEZIT Directory of top – rated painters in the world.
In 2011 WHO’s WHO in AMERICAN ART.
AMERICAN CITIZEN since JUNE 2011 and we are in the process of notifying all U.S. art dictionaries and museums of this fact.

Portraits Created by Duaiv for the Cannes Film Festival

Charlie Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, H.A.H. Princess Grace of Monaco, Gerard Philipe, Jean Marais, Michelle Morgan, Brigitte Bardot, Simone Signoret, Yves Montand, Jeanne Moreau, Gary Cooper, Claudia Cardinale, Jean Gabin, Liz Taylor, Paul Newman, Sophia Loren, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jerry Lewis, Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Lino Ventura, Bourvil, Louis de Funes, Catherine Deneuve, Alain Delon, 3 portraits of Isabelle Adjani, Marcello Mastroiani, Sophie Marceau, Clint Eastwood, Sharon Stone, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eddy Murphy, Carole Bouquet, Gerard Depardieu, Hugh Grant, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Jacques Marin, Edith Piaf, H.S.H. the Queen of Holland, Michel Berger, Andre Malraux, Kalinka and Vlassevskaïa DUAIV, portrait of the Tacet family, portraits on the theme of ill-treated children, portrait of Marc (collector), portrait of Dc Ac. Rahman Al Mishari Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Elvis Presley, The Beatles, 3 portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth, 2 portraits of Grace Kelly, Carolina and Jenifer.

Creation of works to decorate menus at great restaurants

Biblical Scenes

Creation of mobile works

Creation of a lot of frescoes

EXHIBITIONS IN THE UNITED STATES

EXPOSITIONS & SHOW in 2012
Introducing Duaiv in Park West Gallery, Sunday, April 15th 2012
An Evening of Art WELLS FARGO ADVISORS 70 Original DUAIV Paintings during one week Tuesday, March 8, 2012
DUAIV in the PALM BEACH JEWELRY. ART & ANTIQUE SHOW with A.B. LEVY February 15-19, 2012
FERRARI SHOW with DUAIV Cavallino Classic at the Breakers in PALM BEACH January 1 to 22, 2012
DUAIV SHOW in A.B. LEVY January 12, 2012

EXPOSITIONS & SHOW in 2011
HAPPENING DUAIV in A.B. LEVY December 10 & 17, 2011 – 211 Worth Avenue. PALM BEACH
DUAIV GALLERY in PALM BEACH – 323 Worth Avenue, Via Demario # 3 since November 2011
NEW DUAIV ART BOOK 40 Years of Painting since September 2011
DUAIV in the BALTIMORE SUMMER ANTIQUES SHOW by PHILLIPS GALLERY August 25-28, 2011
SHOW – RECITAL in FLORIDA BLUE CENTER Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise, FL Saturday, May 21, 2011
DUAIV CONCERT, in Soloist with The POPS GOES INTERNATIONAL ORCHESTRA March 20th, 2011 in CORAL SPRINGS Center For the Arts
CONCERT SPONSORED BY ALEXANDER IVASHKIN – DUAIV-MEI MEI LUO & DAPHNE SPOTTISWOODE at the PHILLIPS GALLERY 333 Worth Avenue, PALM BEACH February 26th, 2011
PALM BEACH ANTIQUE SHOW by PHILLIPS GALLERIES February 19-22, 2011
DUAIV CONCERT, BRAHM’S DOUBLE CONCERTO January 30th, 2011

EXPOSITIONS & SHOW in 2010
HAPPENING DUAIV in the BALTIMORE SUMMER ANTIQUES SHOW by PHILLIPS GALLERY August 25-28, 2010
DUAIV SHOWS on the P&O CRUISE LINE: Copenhagen – Travemunde – Stockholm Helsinki 16th June 2010 St Petersburg – Oslo – Zeebrugge
HAPPENING DUAIV for TV by BATERBY’s ART AUCTION GALLERY, DELRAY&ORLANDO,May 21 & 28
DUAIV’s STUDIO SHOW & CONCERT by WEST END GALLERY Mars 30th,2010
ART EXPO NEW YORK by ARNOT GALLERIES March 30th, 2010
HAPPENING at the PHILLIPS GALLERIES PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS ,March 2010
SHOW DUAIV in NEW YORK at the Sofitel by WEST END GALLERY, February 2010
PALM BEACH ANTIQUE SHOW by PHILLIPS GALLERIES February 12-16, 2010
HAPPENINGS and CONCERT on the CROWN PRINCESS CRUISE LINE, January 2010

EXPOSITIONS & SHOW in 2009
September 2009 : BALTIMORE SUMMER ANTIQUES SHOW with the PHILLIPS GALLERIES
September 12 : CHASEN GALLERIES 10th Anniversary Celebration RICHMOND
September 10&12 : OXENBERG FINE ART at CHELSEA GALLERIA, MIAMI
May 2009 : Disney Cruise Line HAPPENINGS, SHOW and CONCERT
January 2009 : Azamara Journey Cruise Line
BARACK OBAMA – 44th President of the United States of America
Created Live During the Inauguration, on January 20th, 2009

EXPOSITIONS & SHOW in 2008
NEW YORK ART EXPO : from 02/28/08 to 03/03/08
PERSONAL EXHIBITION at PHILLIPS GALLERIES
318 Worth Avenue, PALM BEACH ,FLORIDA , U S A
February the 7th 2008
HAPPENING in PHILLIPS GALLERIES in PETOSKEY,MICHIGAN,July 2008

EXPOSITIONS & SHOW in 2006
February 19th GALLERY 100 , PALM DESERT , USA
November 11th DUAIV Cello Concert with PHILLIPS GALLERIES at
RITZ CARLTON GOLF CLUB & SPA in JUPITER , FLORIDA U.S.A.

EXPOSITIONS & SHOW in 2005/2004
March 2004 ART EXPO New York with BEYR THYSSEN LTD
March 2005 TV documentary about DUAIV, live on US TV
March 2004 & 2005 Personal exhibition at the Weatherburn Gallery in Naples, Florida, USA

EXPOSITIONS & SHOW in 2003
April 2003 Roger Weatherburn Gallery in Naples, Florida, USA
March 2003 Phillip’s Gallery in Palm Beach, Florida, USA

EXPOSITIONS & SHOW in 2002
October 2002 Austin Galleries in Austin, Texas, USA
October 2002 Gallery 1000 in Carmel, California, USA

EXHIBITIONS IN SWITZERLAND

Exhibition and Preview under the patronage of the French Consul General
at the ‘Noga Hilton’ in Geneva
Exhibition and Preview under the patronage of the French Consul General
in Geneva at Crans-Montana
Creation of a work on the twinning of the towns of Crans-Montana and Mandelieu-La-Napoule
Exhibition at ‘Badrutt’s Palace Hotel’ in St. Moritz
Exhibition under the patronage of Mr Ramseyer, State Council of Justice, Police and Transport.
October to march 2000, ‘Noga Hilton Hotel’ in Geneva
Year 2000 New Year’s Eve celebrations until March 30th 2000,
‘Crans Ambassador Hotel’ in Crans-Montana

EXHIBITIONS IN SPAIN

Exhibition in ‘Hilton Hotel’, Barcelona

EXHIBITIONS IN BELGIUM

at the ‘Brussels Hilton’ under the patronage of Mr. Didier Gosuin, Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism on the French Community Commission and Mr. William Ancion, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Sport and International Relations for the French community

INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS IN FRANCE

‘Palais des Festivals’ in Cannes
‘Hotel Carlton International’ in Cannes
‘St. Petersburg Gallery’ in Mougins
‘Saint Helene Gallery’ in Lyon
‘Hotel Royal Riviera’ in St. Jean Cap Ferrat
‘Gaston Gerard Gallery’ in Dijon
Guest of Honor in the town of Frejus, on the invitation of Mr. Leotard,
Minister of Defense and Mayor of Frejus
‘Grand Hotel’ private beach during the Cannes Film Festival
‘Metropole Gallery’ during the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix
Sète Casino Inauguration by ‘Ô Soleil Gallery’ in Aigues Mortes, creation of a work on the Casino
Guest at the ‘Port Camargue Casino’
Guest of Honor at the Nice Grand Prix and vice-chairman of the jury
‘Paul Ricard foundation’ on the island of Bendor
‘Royal Golf Club’ in Mougins
Exhibition and Preview at the ‘Hilton Tour Eiffel’ in Paris
Preview and Guest of Honor of the ‘Mougins Municipal Museum’
Guest of Honor of the city of Toulon
Preview with private concert given by the painter DUAIV on the cello
‘Garden Beach Hotel Casino’ in Juan-les-Pins
‘Theatre des Oliviers’ in Mougins
‘Chapelle de la Misericorde’ in Vallauris
‘Maison de l’Amerique Latine’ in Monaco, private concert at the ‘Hotel Hermitage’ in Monaco
‘Port La Galere’ private club in Theoule

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
‘City of St. Jean Cap Ferrat, pleasure yacht marina
City of Menton
City of Theoule

DUAIV HAPPENINGS
Clairvoyance Festival’ at ‘Juan-les-Pins Casino’, on the Casino logo
Gastronomy Festival at the ‘Palais des Festivals’ in Cannes, Portrait of the Great Chefs of France
Exhibition on the logo of the Casanis company in Aubagne.

• Rialto Bridge

Sung Sam Park (known as Sam Park) is inspired by the world around him and captures the ideal landscapes he experiences during his travels. The talented artist gained recognition at an early age, and despite admonishment from his father, he followed his passions and earned numerous awards and recognition.

Known for his unique New Impressionism style, Park transforms real-world scenes into beautiful landscapes with vivid light and awe-inspiring color combinations. The artist’s tenacity and dedication to his craft led to more than 100 solo exhibitions around the world.

Personal History

Park was born in 1949 on a Korean island in the Yellow Sea and began painting at the age of 13. In the 1960s, while still in junior high school, a teacher recognized his skill and urged him to enroll in an art class after observing one of Park’s watercolor paintings. Despite his interest in sports, Park signed up for the class, going on to win many awards and competitions.

Park continued to gain recognition for his artistic talents, but his father was determined to have his only son pursue a career in business. The more renown Park gained for his art, the more uncompromising his father became. Park eventually left his home in Seoul to live with a friend in a nearby farming village. Moving to the countryside proved to be one of the most significant events in Park’s life. Instead of the bustling city, Park was surrounded by nature and people who made their living from the land. He came to understand nature as a source of comfort and renewal, which would shape his direction as an artist.

Park attracted the attention of prominent artists and heads of state. Byen Si-Jin, the former university president of Jo-Joo Island, was his private art teacher and mentor. The former president of South Korea, Yun Posun, personally awarded Park first place in many national competitions held by the Mok-Woo Art Society. Park is among the youngest artists ever to participate in these competitions.

Once Park finished high school, he spent six months in the army before enrolling in the Seorabeol Art College (also known as Chung-Ang University). His high school art teacher, Mr. Byum, also taught at the college. Byum had a profound influence on Park, encouraging him to travel to improve his technique.

After graduating in 1973, Park initially struggled to make a living and taught at local schools. He decided to take his teacher’s advice and traveled to France in 1982, where Park studied painting in Paris. On Sundays, he visited the Louvre and spent the entire day studying the works of the masters.

Park began to sell his artwork on the streets and met several art dealers who invited him to exhibit his art in many Mediterranean countries, including Spain, Morocco, and Greece. In between exhibitions, he traveled to France and Spain to draw inspiration from each country’s picturesque scenery. During an exhibition in Athens, Park met a young Korean woman named Jennifer, who would become his wife in 1987. Together, they had a son, Se-June. Jennifer’s influence on Park’s style became evident, inspiring an emphasis on beauty.

Park briefly returned to Korea in 1984 to participate in an art competition held by the Olympics. The judges recognized Park’s talents and awarded him first place. Following the competition, Park returned to Europe, where he lived with his wife and son in France, Greece, and Cyprus. When they moved to Provence, France, Park began working with other young artists and developed a style called New Impressionism.

The Parks spent eight years in Provence before deciding to move to the United States in 1994, settling near San Diego, California. In March 1996, he exhibited at the New York Artexpo, which exposed him to esteemed art publishers and galleries. Soon his works were exhibited throughout the United States and Canada.

“America is a country of opportunity,” Park says. “In Europe, an artist’s background is more important than his work. But in America, an artist is recognized for the quality of the work he produces.”

Park and his family reside in Southern California, where Park continues to draw inspiration from the coastline, his family, and his garden.

Style and Influences

Park’s artistic style reflects that of the French Impressionists with its inviting and sunny compositions. However, Park’s style departs from traditional Impressionism by using precise color combinations and configurations that are detailed and realistic.

While in Provence, Park defined his creative voice by developing New Impressionism. He paints exclusively using a palette knife, with the exception of a small brush for details, and using pure colors to give his work immediacy and vibrancy. Park has honed his skills to the point where he can create works in fine detail, a characteristic not typically seen with a palette knife.

Park’s paintings are based on real places, but he takes a great deal of artistic license when presenting his ideal locations. If a composition requires trees where there aren’t any, or by combining architecture from two different locations, Park composes scenic landscapes just waiting to be explored.

Accomplishments

• While living on Cyprus, Park was commissioned by the President of Cyprus to paint the First Lady’s portrait. A total of six paintings by Park belong to the collection in the Presidential Palace.

• A painting of Michael Dukakis’ birthplace created by Park was purchased by the former Governor of Massachusetts.

• Park returned to Korea in 1984 to participate in an Olympic-sponsored art competition for the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. With more than 2,000 entrants in the competition, Park won and received a Gold Medal.

• Following the Olympics competition, Park’s painting was purchased by the Hyundai Corporation for permanent display at their corporate headquarters.

• In 1986, Park became a member of the jury of the Heart and Mind Artists Association of Korea, the organization that assesses all artwork presented for juried competitions in Korea.

• Park’s works have been written about in a variety of newspapers and magazines, including the European Travel Press and Euroko, a Korean magazine in Europe.

• Nature’s Peaceful Fairness
• River Drift
  

Slava Ilyayev is a master of the palette knife. Ilyayev creates colorful and vivid works that carry on the traditions of Post-Impressionists like Vincent van Gogh into contemporary times.

The art of Ilyayev immerses viewers in a pleasant world of warmth, energy, and light. His art is exemplified by swathes of color raised above the canvas, resulting in textured compositions that transform nature into an exciting, joyful, and vibrant force.

Ilyayev: Personal History

Slava Ilyayev was born on May 11, 1970 in Baku, Azerbaijan (formerly part of the U.S.S.R.).

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He began studying art in his hometown in 1991, attending the Baku College of Arts. After immigrating to Israel in 1995, he continued his studies at the renowned Avni Institute of Art and Design, an art school located in Tel Aviv.

In 1999, Ilyayev participated in his first major exhibitions, first at the Art and Sculpture Union in Tel Aviv and the Safrai Fine Art Gallery in Jerusalem. More exhibitions followed soon after, and Ilyayev’s artwork received acclaim throughout Israel and the United States.

Ilyayev, his wife, Alexandra, and their children live in Tel Aviv. In addition to painting, Ilyayev teaches art in academies in Israel, an endeavor which he first began in 1998.

Ilyayev: Style and Influences

Ilyayev’s work is characterized by elevated textures created by applying oil paints with a palette knife. His compositions, which highlight light and shadow, are reminiscent of the transitions between seasons.

His teachers at the Baku College of Arts belonged to the Apsheron School of Painting, an Azerbaijani art movement that blends eastern and western art traditions. These teachings inspired Ilyayev’s style and can be observed in his volumetric structure of color. The art of Sattar Bahlulzade, considered the father of Azeri landscape in the 20th century, also played a role in shaping Ilyayev’s art.

Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro and renowned Post-Impressionist Van Gogh heavily influenced Ilyayev’s style. In particular, Van Gogh’s unique vision shapes Ilyayev’s approach to his subjects. Instead of painting what he sees, Ilyayev depicts what he feels.

Drawing heavily on autumnal colors and changing leaves, Ilyayev often depicts rainbow-colored, tree-lined streets and paths through parks. His foregrounds, especially streams and ponds, frequently mimic the strokes of the leaves below as the spectrum of colors leap off the canvas.

Ilyayev’s technique is comprised of three main stages, all of which are completed with a palette knife. He first creates the composition using a blend of colors to build a base layer. He then applies swathes of paint, creating a layered and heavy texture. Finally, he sketches and carves the raised paint. Due to the thickly layered paint, Ilyayev’s artwork can take upwards of a year to completely dry.

Ilyayev: Accomplishments

Ilyayev’s works have been shown in various group and one-man exhibitions throughout Israel, the United States, Europe, and Asia.

1999: Art & Sculpture Union, Tel Aviv, Israel
1999: Safrai Fine Art Gallery, Jerusalem, Israel
2002: Decor Atlanta, U.S.
2002: Art Istanbul, Turkey
2003: Gallery Doxa, Tel Aviv, Israel
2005: Estampa, Madrid, Spain
2006: B.L.D. Gallery, New Jersey, U.S.
2006: Artexpo, New York, U.S.
2007: Aviram Art Gallery, Kfar Ruth, Israel
2007: Artexpo, New York, U.S.
2009: Talking Walls Gallery, Rishon Lezion, Israel
2010: Galerie Sono, South Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
2010: AAF Art Fair Singapore
2011: Art Expo, New York, U.S.
2013: Factory Street Gallery, Helsinki, Finland
2014: Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong
2015: India Art Fair, New Delhi, India
2015: ManilArt, Manila, Philippines