"Icon of the XXI century. Kuznetsov's letter "- the presentation of the book and the exhibition of icons
 

The exhibition (Yuri Kuznetsov) in the Manege represented more than 15 icons, Yuri Kuznetsov. Most of the exhibits for the first time. Images of the Virgin of Kazan "," Holy Face "Lady" Inexhaustible Cup "," St. George and the Dragon, "" The Virgin of Vladimir "," Saint Sergius of Radonezh "," Saint Nicholas "," Saint Seraphim of Sarov. As well as icons, which are special in the creation of an icon painter: "Ascension," Virgin "Rejoice, Bride Nenevestnaya", "Jesus Christ, dressed in white." In addition, visitors to the exhibition will see the newly painted rare images of icons: "Our Lady of Moscow", "The Holy Blessed Grand Prince Yuri Vsevolodovich.
Icon Yuri Kuznetsov, paying tribute to the traditions of the Orthodox canon, at the same time surprisingly modern. How to accurately determine their status project author Christina Kondratiev: "We are free to accept the creation of icon painters of past centuries. Why not suggest divine inspiration in artists of our time? And in the audience, perceiving this sacred art. "
The artist just works: his unique technique, he not only gives the holy image of the new modern sound, but "easier" way to prayer, or just for the viewer. "In our time, the average person can not" break "the saint. In the world it is not available for many positions and fervent prayer. It is simply not enough time for it ", - said house painter.
In icons, Yuri Kuznetsov, asceticism and severity remain veiled in clear lines of ornament, acting unconsciously. External beauty icon does not leave a person indifferent, further work embodied in the icon of centuries-old experience of Orthodoxy, coupled with an inner moral canon of icon painter.