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the Russian language and culture of the East consistently associated
with Asia, while the West is associated with Europe. The problem is that
my country is both in Asia and in Europe. Ekaterinburg City, where I
live, is located in Asia, and a summer house in the village, which is
already located in Europe.
Almost all of its history, my country has to
choose which way to civilization closer to her - European or Asian. And
in the end I chose something in between. In the words of one of our
philosopher: "Appearance we have a European and actions - Asia". And
provided you a miniature meets this duality. Its author - sculptor of
the Czech Republic (European country with Slavic population). It depicts
a dwarf (a typical representative of European mythology) in the image
of Russian BOGATYR (hero), which is characterized by parts of the armor
and clothes of Asian origin.
That's
the way I decided to translate the theme proposed by by Curt. I hope
that my association and my job will seem interesting.
Very cool stuff - looks like Ilya Muromets from the 1950's Mosfilm classic of the the same name!
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Really great submission. Nice figure painted well. cheers
ReplyDeleteCool figure Alex :)
ReplyDeleteGreat colourscheme and (back)story!
ReplyDeleteNice work Alex!
ReplyDeleteLovely figure and impeccable logic.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Very nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation and a lovely figure- nice work all-round!
ReplyDeleteHe looks eastern to me. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteLovely job.
ReplyDeleteNice work Alex.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Very cool looking Dwarf, Alex!
ReplyDeleteI love the coloring and the Armor styling. Lovely work!
He is VERY well done. The beard is especially nice. I could see him being at home equally in old Rus and Khazad Dum!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I like his red gauntlets and blue & white striped jerkin.
ReplyDeleteA very good looking figure!
ReplyDeleteNice work! I like it.
ReplyDeleteUndeniably Eastern, Alex - fine work, well done!
ReplyDeleteNice one, Alex!
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