Bird with a Sky Capsule
A fantastic bird is shown in profile against a dense, textured field of blue, green, and ochre brushwork. Its elongated yellow beak and circular eye with a black center lend the silhouette an instrument-like precision. The plumage is built from dozens of overlapping silvery-blue feathers; each carries a small golden oval, establishing a rhythm akin to rivets or dials. A rounded capsule rests on the bird’s back: an ochre door, dark rectangular window, red oval medallion, and fine borders evoke a miniature flying craft. Slender legs barely touch the composition’s lower edge. The wings’ horizontal spread sustains movement, while the capsule forms a composed central accent. The union of medieval fantasy and mechanical imagery aligns with Alexei Yezhov’s imaginative world.
Alexei Yezhov
One of the most popular and interesting artists of St. Petersburg, whose works represent a unique combination of surrealistic techniques and the traditions of Dutch masters. His paintings can be characterized as medieval surrealism, featuring people in medieval costumes reminiscent of characters from Bosch's paintings, as well as strange semi-mechanical fish and animals. His works also frequently feature mechanisms such as sails, wooden wheels, and other medieval devices. Alexei Yezhov employs glazing and multilayer painting techniques, which give his works depth and volume. He creates his own unique world where the medieval and the fantastic intertwine in unusual and captivating compositions.