Nikolai Nikolaevich Dubovik (b. 1960) is a distinguished contemporary painter and the direct heir to one of the great legacies in Russian Realism. As the son of the celebrated People’s Artist Nikolai Efimovich Dubovik, he was immersed in art from birth, growing up in the creative environment of the "Academic Dacha" surrounded by the masters of the era. He continued this artistic lineage by graduating from the prestigious Surikov Art Institute in Moscow. This upbringing and education provided him with an unparalleled foundation in the principles of the Moscow School of Realism, which he now interprets with his own unique, modern sensibility.
His work is a masterful continuation of the Russian landscape tradition, yet it possesses a distinct, vibrant character. This is clearly visible in a painting like "The Sunny March," where he captures the brilliant, almost blinding light of late winter. The influence of his father is evident in the confident, structural brushwork, but the younger Dubovik’s high-keyed, celebratory palette is entirely his own. In a contrasting work like "Dusk," he demonstrates his versatility, expertly rendering the quiet, transitional moments of the evening with a more muted, tonal approach. In every scene, he captures the palpable sense of air and atmosphere with both technical brilliance and profound emotional resonance.
For the collector, the value of acquiring a painting by Nikolai N. Dubovik is twofold. Firstly, it represents the work of a remarkably skilled artist in his own right, one who creates beautiful and authentic landscapes. Secondly, it is an opportunity to own a part of a continuing artistic dynasty, a direct link between the masters of the 20th century and the vital realist tradition of today. His paintings are not merely landscapes, but pieces of a living history, offering a connection to the enduring power and beauty of the Russian school.
The artist's works are shown frequently at Lazare Gallery, Charles City, VA
