Biography
Born in Russia, Engels on Volga, Kolya Kushnir spent his youth in St. Petersburg studying at the Academy of Arts and absorbing the magic atmosphere of the city of art and culture. He traveled a lot through wide stretches of former Soviet Union exploring life and customs in different corners of this huge country. It resulted in his marvelous ability to get on well with people from around the world, to understand their inner world. Now he is a resident of Ukraine, where he now lives and works.
Kolya Kushnir, a full-time professional sculptor, took part in numerous exhibitions and holds honorable distinctions for his works of art. But his creations save explanations – every new look at them opens a new facet of hidden meaning and fascinates you with the original design.
Kolya Kushnir is an artist with plenty talents; he works with different materials but bronze is his favorite one. His creations vary in size - from table artworks to outdoor sculptures, all composed to delight the eye and heart as well. The unique artworks of Kushnir grace collections of private collectors and connoisseurs of art that are looking not only for perfect professional fulfillment but also for deep implied sense. But what really draws attention to this brilliant sculptor is his ability to bring joy and delight into people’s life – with his cheerful character, a keen sense of humor, delicate taste and spirit of innovation reflected in his works of art.
