Valeri Metlyaev Sunflowers

Artist: Valeri Metlyaev (b. 1948)

Title: Sunflowers 

Medium: Giclee on Canvas

Signature: Hand-signed by the Artist

Edition: Open

Image Size: Approximately 20 inches x 32 ¼ inches

Biography: Valeri Metlyaev was born in the Soviet Union in 1948. He studied at the ‘Rapine Republican College of Art’ in Kishenev where he learned painting and drawing. Upon graduation, Metlyaev started working as a teacher at a children’s art school, sharing his knowledge of decorative and applied art with young artists. He continued his studies at the ‘National Institute of Art’ in Kishenev, focusing on sculpture, painting and drawing.  Soon Metlyaev became the manager of an art workshop, was invited to design stained glass windows and store interiors, and developed commercials for television and the cinema. During these years, Metlyaev was also employed making jewelry and other handicrafts at a handicraft factory. After completing his studies at the ‘National Institute for the Science of Restoration’, he worked at the ‘Republican Museum of History of Religion’, restoring paintings and icons.  Metlyaev’s art is bought and collected throughout the world and today his work is part of private collections in Israel, the United States and Canada.  His originals have sold for more than $25,000.00.

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