Bolshoi

 


Today's artwork is dedicated to Ballerina and Ballerinos.

The mystique of ballet lies in the fluid, graceful symphony of human motion and emotion set to soaring music, creating a surreal experience that can transport any and everyone to a higher plane.

The Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow is one of the oldest and most prestigious ballet schools in the world.

It was founded by Empress Catherine II in 1773 as, 'The Moscow Orphanage'. Under the leadership of Prince Pyotr Urusov, evolved from an ugly duckling into a graceful swan, the pre-emptive crown jewel of classical Russian ballet tradition where the creme de la creme of students as young as 8 years are trained in 
  • Classical ballet technique (Vaganova-based with Bolshoi stylistic nuances)
  • Character Dance
  • Pas de deux
  • Contemporary dance
  • Music, acting, and dance theory


Over the years, the Bolshoi Ballet Academy has produced many world-class ballerinas including Maya Plisetskaya, Galina Ulanova, Ekaterina Maximova, Vladimir Vasiliev, and Natalia Osipova.

It is no exaggeration to say the school has had a profound impact on the development of ballet, not only in Russia but globally. It has set standards for classical technique and artistry, and its graduates continue to shape the world of dance through performance and teaching.


Comments

Anonymous said…
Wowwwwww!!! Awesome!!!! The Ballerina..a very difficult subject...to get the stillness of the head and the swirl of her dress just right....superbly done,Kieran... (An artistic friend on WhatsApp)
May 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Kieran said…
Thanks Ajay. This is my composition inspired by an overhead shot. I really love the suggestion of movement in a painting. Something very elusive and subtle without overshadowing the subject. - Kieran
May 24, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Anonymous said…
Wow
Wonderful ❣️

You can really sense the fluidity of motion in this painting ❤️

(A friend on Signal)
May 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Kieran said…
Made possible by the use of the Japanese ink brushes and Chinese calligraphy brushes. - Kieran
May 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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