Philip Firsov
Philip Firsov (b. 8 April 1985, Moscow) — British painter and sculptor of Russian origin.
Born in Moscow in the family of two Russian composers Elena Firsova and Dmitri Smirnov, he left Russia in the age of 6. The family settled in England. From the age of 15 he studied art privately with Russian Artist and Restorer Alexander Kolesnik, and then continued his education in Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Foundation, Slade School of Fine Art, BA in Fine Art, and Prince's Drawing School, Post Graduate Scheme.
Education
- 2004-2008: Slade School of Fine Art, BA in Fine Art
- 2003-2004: Central Saint Martin’s, Foundation
- 2000-2005: Privately studied Atelier of Russian Artist and Restorer, Alexander Kolesnik, Acme Studios, Deptford
- 2007: Artist in Residence, Cucuteni Symposium "Human", Iasi, Romania; Diploma of Excellence
- 2007: Painting Symposium, Campina, Romania; Diploma of Excellence
Solo Exhibitions
- 2007: Exhibition of Cupola Gallery, Iasi, Romania
- 2007: Exhibition of sculptures and films, Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, London
- 2006: Artist in Residence, Dartington Summer Music Festival (Devon), Shipon Gallery
- 2006: Artist in Residence, Oxford Contemporary Music Festival, Jacqueline DuPre music Building, St. Hilda's College, Oxford
- 2005: Cheltenham Triptych of Paintings, The Pitville Pump Room, Cheltenham Music Festival, Cheltenham
- 2005: Sculpture Installation, Window Gallery Central Saint Martin’s, Charing Cross Road, London
Selected Group Exhibitions
- 2008: Dialects: Part 1, Pushkin House, Bloomsbury Way
- 2008: Paintings in Association with Salon Russe, Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, London
- 2008: Russian Winter Season, 54 Gallery, Mayfair, London
- 2008: Paintings, Sculptures and Films at MC Motors, Dalston
- 2007: Film screenings Basement Art Projects, Melange Social Club, Hackney, London
Bibliography
- MAY 2007: NOMI (NEW WORLD OF ART) Pictures of artists work and article
- May 2007: London Info and Anglia Russian Newspapers, Photos of my work and articles about Dialects
- May 2007: Financial Times, Review, written by Jackie Wullschlager, Chief Editor.
Life and Arts Critics Choice
- 2007: 24 Hour Museum and Timeout London: Timeout: Man of Iron: Sculpture Exhibition, The Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, Articles about Artist's work
- 2006 August 5th: Financial Times Critics choice Review written by Jackie Wullschlager, Chief Editor.