Stone flower master Viktor Vasiliev

Lilac. 2013 Transvaal jade, jade, rhinestone, metal. Stone flower master Viktor Vasiliev

Stone flower master Viktor Vasiliev
Based in Nizhny Tagil, his workshop was long located on the territory of the old sullen Demidov factory. Like all stone-cutters, he deals with the unkind elements – stone, metal, water, fire. And in these circumstances can draw from the stone body amazingly gentle nature, even more touching, than the inverse images – flowers, berries and grass.
Stylizations of Vasiliev are recognizable and inimitable, the master’s hand for a long time has been known to the specialists and connoisseurs of the art of stone carving. In honor of the 60th anniversary of the master, the Nizhny Tagil Museum of Art organized a personal exhibition of works in various genres. Vasiliev’s art includes floral motifs, animals, and scene compositions. In addition to jewelry art pieces, the museum exhibits rare minerals from the author’s collection, a geologist by training.

Violets in a vase. Agate, and the ground of brown Aventurine, bush violets growing from charoite, with leaves of green jade. It was the first bouquet made by Vasiliev

Orchid and currant in a crystal vase

In the center of the flower – faceted zircons. Pale green leaves of jade. Vase carved from a single piece of rock crystal, which creates the effect of “trompe l’oeil”. Flower Arrangement – “Currants”, continues the series of flowers in crystal vases. Currant leaves are made of jade, berries of honey – yellow carnelian. Dirty brown spots among the green jade leaves give a natural look.