Philip Firsov
Education
2004-2008: Slade School of Fine Art, BA in Fine Art
2003-2004: Central Saint Martin’s, Foundation
2004-2005: 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.
Selected Reviews
2007 24-Hour Museum and Timeout:
"Man or Iron: sculpture exhibition at The Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe (June to September 2007 on a regular weekly basis)."From the industrial debris of east London, Russian born Philip Firsov creates a savage hymn to engineering and art. Men are machines, women are musical monsters and butcher's slabs turn into people. These sad and vicious pieces owe as much to Dalston market as they do to Gogol and Baba Yaga… His work draws on the folklore and musical heritage of Eastern Europe."
2nd June 2007 Financial Times, Life and Arts Critics Choice
"Philip Firsov: Reconstruction, Brunel Museum SE16 "Men of iron, Women of Wood" is the subtitle for this young figurative sculptor's first solo show. Heads and full-length figures, some holding musical instruments (Firsov comes from a musical family) have power and pathos, rigour and irregularity; playing on references from junk art to constructivism, they hold their own in this museum dedicated to the 19th century master of iron and steel." By Jackie Wullschlager.
2006 August 5th, Financial Times Culture Section Review of show at The Dartington Hall, written by Jackie Wullschlager, Chief Editor.
"Philip Firsov: Shostakovich**** One week only. This first show from a markedly original 21-year Old Russian artist is part of Dartington's Shostakovich festivities. In an impressive cycle of 10 large paintings, from the figurative to abstract, each represents a letter of Shostakovich's name, which he himself used cryptographically; all show sculptural influences, especially in the powerful mask-like face, a confident handling of lush impastoed paint, a fine setting of figures in space, and a marvellous feel of colour. Expressionist woodcarvings, referencing ancient Slavic art, are also compelling. Dartington Hall Totnes, Devon."