Pichkalev Aleksandr

Biography

Aleksandr Pichkalev, is a contemporary artist who mastered the art of painting through self-study. Despite lacking formal education, his passion for creativity was present from early childhood and manifested itself as conscious work with canvases at the age of 49. The accumulated life experience over the years became the main source of inspiration for his mature works.

Since 2024:
Member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia (PSHR).
Member of Moscow Association of Artists of International Art Fund (MOX MHF).
Included in the Unified Register of Professional Artists of the Russian Federation. 2D. Rating category 6B.
Honorary Member of the International Academy of Modern Arts (IMAI) since 2025.
Author of the channel “Happiness on Canvas” (“Счастье на холсте”) on VK since 2024.
Works included in Catalogue-Guide “Art of Russia” 2025, Russian Art Guide.
Works included in Catalogue-Guide “Art of Russia” 2026, Russian Art Guide.
Creative Method:
In his work, Artist Aleksandr Pichkalev combines two directions:
• The first direction is decorative marine art in the style of post-Impressionism. It pays tribute to romantic sea voyages, executed with a palette knife using bright colors. These paintings convey emotions and moods of the sea through expressive brushstrokes and intense color schemes.

• However, the special depth of his creativity manifests itself in the second direction — historical painting with elements of marinism. Here, seascapes and ships become not just background but places where history and mythology intertwine. Each work is inspired by real historical events but interpreted through the prism of dreamlike and symbolic vision. A central element of composition often features an image of a girl or goddess who embodies the spirit of time, ship, crew, fate, or the very essence of what’s happening. This approach allows Alexander to create multi-layered works that invite viewers to reflect on the connection between past, present, and myth.

Exhibitions and Awards:
2024: Online exhibition “The Power of Art” by students of the School “Oil Painting”, St. Petersburg, Diploma.
2024: Online exhibition “Leaving Summer on Canvas” by the School “Oil Painting”, St. Petersburg, Audience Choice Award.
2024: International Prize STELLA VIRTUOSO season II, Bronze Medal.
2024: Exhibition “Christmas Vernissage” by project “Art of Russia” and MOX MHF, Moscow, Diploma.
2024: Exhibition “Music in Art” by project “Art of Russia” and MOX MHF, Moscow, Diploma.
2024: Exhibition “Traditions of Flemish Art” by project “Art of Russia” and MOX MHF, Moscow, Diploma.
2024: International Competition “Art. Perfection. Recognition” (Art Excellence Awards), XVIII Season, Bronze Medal.
2025: International Competition “Art. Perfection. Recognition” (Art Excellence Awards), XX Season, Bronze Medal.
2025 Exhibition "RUSSIAN ART IN BENELUX" at the Russian House, Brussels - Europe, Moscow Art Museum, Diploma.
2025: Exhibition “World Without Borders Benelux” by project “Art of Russia” and MOX MHF, Moscow, Diploma.
2025: Exhibition “Image of Homeland in Works by Sergey Yesenin” by project “Art of Russia” and MOX MHF, Moscow, Diploma.
2025 Exhibition "Christmas Vernissage" International Art Foundation, Moscow, Diploma.
2026. International exhibition-contest "Light of Russia"/"Art Show in China" Eurasian Art Union, Beijing, China, Seascape, Diploma.
2026. International exhibition project "Art Weeks in Asia"/"Art Weeks in Asia" Eurasian Art Union, Kathmandu, Nepal, Historical painting, 3rd place.