Hyperborea Part 1 - The Art of Vsevolod Ivanov
A translation from Russian from this site , so syntax is sometimes a bit stilted. Legend of ancient Hyperborea, it is one of the most controversial and intriguing alternative versions of history. True story or a fairy tale it is possible to argue, but Vsevolod Ivanov believes in it wholeheartedly. Strange Gods, domesticated herds of mammoths and the pagan rites of Vedic Russia - as the artist sees the mythic culture of our northern ancestors. There are so many stories about the options advanced civilization in the Far North. Some placed Hyperborea in Siberia, others at the North Pole, and others - in Greenland. Not taking an active part in debates okologeograficheskih, Vsevolod Ivanov simply paints a picture of the life of the legendary land. The series of paintings "Vedic Russia" is the only cause to which he devoted all his time and talent as an artist. Vivid and detailed scenes in a completely take away the real world created by his imagination. In the past 10 years, Ivano