"Westminster Abbey 2011" a miniature by Elena Baranoff nominated for the Gold Memorial Bowl
LONDON-October 2011, Mall Galleries
The beautiful miniature, Westminster Abbey 2011, was nominated for the Gold Memorial Bowl and awarded the Gold Memorial Bowl Honorable Mention, one of the most prestigious honors in the world of miniature art, by the Royal Miniature Society. The exhibition was opened and awards were presented by Dr. Steven Lloyd, Senior Director of Pictures, Bonhams, Scotland. The creation of the portrait of Westminster Abbey was inspired by the mesmerizing Royal Wedding Ceremony of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Original sketches from my many visits to London served as the basis of the creation of the miniature treasure. Painted in egg tempera on vellum, the architectural portrait celebrates the historic event of the 21st century. The award winning painting was exhibited at the Mall Galleries during the month of October, 2011.
|
Portrait of Sotheby's Deputy Chairman Lord Mark Poltimore created by Elena Baranoff exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery
LONDON- June 2009, National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery exhibited a portrait of The Right Honourable The Lord Poltimore, Deputy Chairman Sotheby's Europe and Chairman Sotheby's Russia, painted by fine artist Elena Baranoff. The portrait was unveiled to the public for the very first time as part of the BP Portrait Exhibition held at the National Portrait Gallery from June 18-September 20, 2009, later travelling on tour to Southampton City Art Gallery and the Dean Gallery of the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh. Elena Baranoff was inspired to paint a portrait of Lord Poltimore after attending the fine art auctions during the Winter Russian Art Week at Sotheby's in London.The official sittings took place at Sotheby's New Bond Street during the early months of 2009. "Lord Poltimore's elegance and artistic ability to engage and control the auction process was inspiring" said the artist "In my portrait I wished to capture the unique spirit of the legendary auctioneer." The portrait harmoniously combines modern flare and classic elegance with its dramatic lighting, deep dark background and rich colors. The artist's highly innovative painting technique, developed with years of experimentation and experience, makes this work of art all the more unique. The portrait was painted on a marble gesso panel in timeless egg tempera, using rare pigments as lapis lazuli and malachite, all natural dry colors which the artist hand prepares using a recipe passed down by generations of icon painters.
|
"His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America" portrait miniature by Elena Baranoff nominated for the Gold Memorial Bowl
LONDON- October 2008, Mall Galleries
The Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers honored fine artist and Society member Elena Baranoff with the Gold Memorial Bowl Honorable Mention for her miniature portrait of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill of San Franciscoand Western America.
The Honorable Mention, one of the most prestigious honors in the world of miniature art today, was presented to the artist by The Right Honourable The Earl of Glasgow, during the official awards ceremony at Mall Galleries in Central London. Painted in the artist’s signature technique of egg tempera, the portrait was inspired by the grace and beauty of the Orthodox Church and the powerful image of His Eminence the Archbishop. The portrait was exhibited to the public in the Annual Exhibition of the Royal Miniature Society at Mall Galleries during the month of October 2008.
|
"Queen Mother in Blue" portrait miniature painted by Elena Baranoff officially presented to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales by the Royal Miniature Society
LONDON- June 2004, Mall Galleries
Excerpts from the article "Queen Mother 'Miniature' Is Magic Moment for Charles" by Ju-Lin Tan, PA News, The Press Association LTD, June 2004
"The Prince of Wales was today presented with a miniature portrait of his late grandmother, the Queen Mother, during an official visit to an art gallery. Charles said he was "greatly touched" to receive the gift from the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers at the Mall Galleries in central London....
Around 80 members of the society gathered at the gallery today to welcome the Prince to the temporary exhibition of their work. Charles, who is patron of the society, was accompanied by society president Suzanne Lucas during the tour...
"I'm greatly touched to receive this marvellous portrait of my darling grandmother that is so exquisitely painted." "It is absolutely wonderful. It really does look like my grandmother."
|
BBC WORLD NEWS
June 23, 2004
|
Miniature portraits of Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova by Elena Baranoff were exhibited at the Third World Exhibition of Miniature Art at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. Receiving great attention of the world media and press, both portraits were featured in publications such as BBC WORLD NEWS, "1,122 mini art works at Smithsonian"- SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER, and "Big attractions at U.S. museum: mini art exhibit"-SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN by Carl Hartman, Associated Press.
|
EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
DEAN GALLERY
NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND
BP PORTRAIT AWARD EXHIBITION
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
December 2009-February 2010
SOUTHAMPTON CITY ART GALLERY
BP PORTRAIT AWARD EXHIBITION
Southampton, United Kingdom
October-November 2009
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
BP PORTRAIT AWARD EXHIBITION
London, United Kingdom
June-September 2009
ROYAL SOCIETY OF MINIATURE PAINTERS, SCULPTOR AND GRAVERS
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
MALL GALLERIES, THE MALL
London, United Kingdom October 2011 October 2008 June 2005
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
RIPLEY CENTER INTERNATIONAL GALLERY
THIRD WORLD EXHIBITION OF FINE ARTS IN MINIATURE
Washington, D.C., USA
June-July 2004
LEEPA-RATTNER MUSEUM OF ART
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
MINIATURE ART SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA
January 2004
GULF COAST MUSEUM OF ART
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
MINIATURE ART SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
Largo, Florida, USA
January 2003
LIGHT OPERA GALLERY San Francisco, California, USA 1992-2004
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
San Francisco, California, USA
July 2002
EL DORADO GALLERY
TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE ART SHOW
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA April 2002
SECOND WORLD EXHIBITION OF MINIATURE ART
Tasmania, Australia
September 2000
CHÂTEAU DE BERNICOURT THIRD INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF MINIATURES AND SMALL PICTURES
France
April 2000
ROYAL SOCIETY OF MINIATURE PAINTERS, SCULPTOR AND GRAVERS
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL, WESTMINSTER GALLERY
London. United Kingdom
September 2002 November 2000 November 1999 November 1998 November 1997
TEXAS GALLERY
Dallas, Texas, USA
December 1997
SERENDIPITY GALLERY
Dallas, Texas, USA
April 1995 July 1992 April 1991
THE SHRIVE CO.
San Francisco, California, USA
July 1993
STARDUST GALLERY AT TYSON'S II GALLERY
Mclean, Virginia, USA
May 1993 October 1992
FEBRILE ART GALLERY
Chicago, Illinois, USA
September 1992
LEO KAPLAN MODERN GALLERY
New York, New York, USA
September 1992
THE EXCELSIOR ART GALLERY
Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
May 1991
ART EXPO INTERNATIONAL
New York, New York, USA May 1991
|
AWARD HIGHLIGHTS
Five time Gold Memorial Bowl nominated fine artist. Nominated for a Gold Memorial Bowl-the most prestigious fine art award in world of miniature painting today.
GOLD MEMORIAL BOWL HONOURABLE MENTION AWARD Award granted for miniature Westminster Abbey 2011 Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers-Annual International Exhibition Mall Galleries, The Mall London, United Kingdom 2011
GOLD MEMORIAL BOWL HONOURABLE MENTION AWARD Award granted for a miniature portrait of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers-Annual International Exhibition Mall Galleries, The Mall London, United Kingdom
2008
MUNDY SOVEREIGN PORTRAIT AWARD
Award granted for a miniature portrait of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova Most outstanding Portrait Miniature of the 2005 Exhibition Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers-Annual International Exhibition
Mall Galleries. The Mall
London, United Kingdom
2005
SECOND PLACE AWARD IN MIXED MEDIA CATEGORY
Award granted for a miniature portrait of Catherine the Great of Russia
Miniature Art Society of Florida-Annual International Exhibition Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA
2004
FIRST PLACE AWARD IN HISTORICAL OR MYTHICAL CATEGORY
Award granted for a miniature portrait of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova
Miniature Art Society of Florida-Annual International Exhibition
Gulf Coast Museum of Art Largo, Florida, USA
2003
GOLD MEMORIAL BOWL HONOURABLE MENTION AWARD
Award granted for a miniature portrait of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, entitled "Queen Mother in Blue"
Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers-Annual International Exhibition
Westminster Central Hall, Westminster Gallery London, United Kingdom 2002
GOLD MEMORIAL BOWL HONOURABLE MENTION AWARD
Award granted for a miniature portrait of Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova.
Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers-Annual International Exhibition
Westminster Central Hall, Westminster Gallery London, United Kingdom
1998
GOLD MEMORIAL BOWL HONOURABLE MENTION AWARD
Award granted for a miniature painting "Prince Igor" based on the theme of Rimsky-Korsokov's Russian Opera.
Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers-Annual International Exhibition
Westminster Central Hall, Westminster Gallery London, United Kingdom 1997
|
REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
"ART REVIEW-BP PORTRAIT AWARD 2009" BY DUNCAN MACMILLAN THE SCOTSMAN 2009
"QUEEN MOTHER MINIATURE MAGIC MOMENT FOR CHARLES"
BY JU-LIN TAN PRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS, LTD. UK 2004
"ROYAL BOOST FOR THE PAINTERS OF MINIATURES" ART LINES 2004
"MINIATURE MADAMS GRACE GALLERY"
BBC WORLD NEWS 2004
"1,122 MINI ART WORKS AT SMITHSONIAN" SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER 2004
"BIG ATTRACTIONS AT U.S. MUSEUM: MINI ART EXHIBIT"
BY CARL HARTMAN, A.P. SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN 2004
"SMALLER IS BETTER AT EL DORADO MINIATURE EXHIBIT"
BY MARK ARNEST
EL DORADO GAZETTE ARTS NOW 2003
"SMALL WONDERS" BY ELIZABETH DOSSA GENTRY DESIGN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MAGAZINE OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE 1999
"ART FIT FOR A CZAR" BY JUDITH K. MCGINNIS TEXOMA 1991
|
|
|
