Gennady Pasko (b. 1940) is a highly decorated contemporary Russian artist and a prominent member of the Moscow Painters' Union since 1970. Born in Suhumi on the Black Sea, he began his education at the Batumy Art School before completing his studies in Moscow. He graduated from the Moscow Textile Institute in 1965, where he studied under distinguished professors like V.V. Pochitalov and O.V. Chistyakov. Pasko is a staunch advocate for realism, believing it is the ultimate test of an artist's talent and that he has a great responsibility to uphold Russia's revered artistic traditions.
This commitment to traditional realism is evident in his powerful and evocative paintings. In his work from our collection, "Monastery in Borovsk," Pasko captures the quiet dignity and timeless beauty of a historic Russian landmark, connecting the present to the nation's deep spiritual past. In another piece, "Before Thunder," he masterfully renders the dramatic and heavy atmosphere of an approaching storm, showcasing his skill in conveying the epic moods of the Russian landscape. Both paintings are executed with a confident, painterly technique that is both classical and deeply personal.
Pasko's distinguished career is marked by numerous prestigious awards, including a Russian Presidential Award for Creative Accomplishment (1997) and a Diploma of Honor from the Russian Academy of Art (2001). His work has been recognized internationally, with works held in the Dracon Museum in Taiwan, and he has been an active participant in exhibitions since 1965. For the collector, owning a painting by Gennady Pasko is to acquire a work by a celebrated living master, an artist who has received the highest honors and who consciously carries the great realist tradition into the 21st century.
Dracon Museum, Taiwan Museum of the Great Fatherland War, Moscow Russia Artists' Union
