Igor Raevitch

Igor Raevitch (b. 1966) is a significant contemporary artist with a remarkable life story that informs his unique style of "Symbolic Realism". Born in Berlin, Germany, the son of a Russian diplomat, his initial path was not art, but the military; a last-minute injury prevented him from entering a paratrooper college. Instead, he fulfilled his mandatory two years of service in the Soviet army during a tumultuous period that saw the beginnings of the conflicts in Chechnya, Azerbaijan, and Sukhumi/Tbilisi. Following this experience, he pursued his artistic calling, graduating from the prestigious Stroganov Institute of Art and Design in Moscow.

Raevitch’s style is a masterful synthesis of historical influences, drawing inspiration from Northern Renaissance painters like Bruegel as well as the spiritual depth of Russian icons. He applies this complex vision even to the simplest of subjects, as seen in his painting "Pine" from our collection. The work is far more than a landscape; it is a powerful symbol of resilience and solitude. Raevitch renders the tree with meticulous, textured detail, giving it an iconic, monumental presence against the sky. The work invites the viewer to contemplate the endurance of nature, a theme that likely holds profound personal meaning for an artist with his life experiences.

The work of Igor Raevitch has found significant international acclaim, with his paintings being exhibited and collected throughout Europe and the United States. He has participated in numerous exhibitions in France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany, and his works are held in many private collections. For the collector, acquiring a piece by Raevitch is to own a work of profound intellectual and aesthetic depth. It represents a unique artistic voice, forged by incredible life experiences and a deep study of the Old Masters, who is now creating some of the most compelling philosophical paintings in contemporary Russian art.