That was in 1936 in the village of Cross Kurkinskoe district, Tula region. When the time of collectivization, my uncle, Ivan did not pass the horse farm. At night, the nurse took the horse, and he was taken away to nowhere. The more we do not see it. He left eight children. When this happened, I was six years old. That night I remember for a lifetime. My uncle was very good and a nice high, sloping seven feet at the shoulders. In the film "Black Crow" I expressed my sorrow of millions of families, because not one of our family was hurt, what happened to us happening all over Russia.
Those present at the opening of the opening day expressed the common view: the exhibition failed.
Director of the main exhibition hall KHR specialist exhibition work Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation, Louise Gviniashvili:
Ivan Pavlovich's life is not easy. He was born in 1930, and this time of repression. When the Great Patriotic War, he was eleven. As a child he endured all the hardships of her. His childhood experiences of the war, he expressed in his paintings "The retreat of the Germans" and "The Battle for Khimki. Death of the pilot Rodionova." The works of Ivan Pavlovich peculiar. Sometimes it is asked, "Which direction do you belong?". He does not answer this question, because I do not want to cram themselves in some frames. From his paintings emanate warmth and sincerity that nothing can replace. This exhibition will leave no one indifferent.
The main artist of the city, region, Alexander heraldist Mustafin:
- Do not expect that here in Khimki is an artist. The impression of his paintings are amazing. This is no Russian folk are not "primitive" art. It therefore was and will remain so. Russian art has always been distinguished by their originality, it is based on a deep philosophy. Since the days of Peter the Russian artists were sent to study in Europe, where they were taught how to write. But you can not teach what is to come from the heart. Paintings of Ivan Korotkoff passed through the prism of his soul and talent. Today, we are not opening the exhibition, and personality.
Alexander invited the artist to convey Mustafin paintings devoted to the Khimki, in writing, and created a museum for the museum are other paintings with views of the city that Ivan Pavlovich and promised to do with joy.
Artist Helen Agafonov:
- This exhibition of this primitive art I see in the KHR for the first time. Several times already come to view these paintings, created from the soul, without any polishing. They have a very interesting and colorful composite solutions.
Member of the Great Patriotic War, Elena Makarova:
- In the bustle of our vibrant and a strange life suddenly such an oasis! You look at the pictures and the resting heart. The works of Ivan Korotkov dedicated our lives and our stories are written by children's impressions, which are then layered experience. He paints what he saw. Shocked by his paintings. Many thanks to the author. I think that his picture should look at many. But they would not see anybody, if it were not employees of the exhibition hall, and especially his "chief" Louise Gviniashvili. I thank her for her constant restlessness: the preparation of each exhibition titanic work!
I was able to talk to the artist's wife Lydia Korotkova: without her husband's support was not only this exhibition, but also of the paintings.
- It's hard to be the wife of the artist?
- It is! I get up at night - drawing. During the day come - sleeping. To talk to him - think he'll listen. Then it turns out that this time he thought about the new film. But all this is offset by the fact that we see here today.
- What are your favorite paintings in the exhibition?
- "Baobab", "Saiga", "A family of orangutans."
The artist wished to health, optimism and new creative successes.
- Your warm heart-felt words gave me strength and inspiration - he said in his response. - I will write to the end of life!
- A long time preparing for the exhibition? - Ask him.
- All my life, - the artist responsible.
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