Rodion Gilmitdinov

Breathing in Blue, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist Rodion Gilmitdinov captures a fleeting moment of balance and vulnerability as a lone surfer rides a breaking wave. Loose, spontaneous strokes of blue and beige convey the rhythm of the ocean, while vivid, eclectic colors emphasize the figure’s movement. Gestural marks and subtle abstraction give the piece a sense of raw, dynamic energy.

About the Artist
Artist Rodion Gilmitdinov creates paintings that capture cities through broken lines, dynamic colors, and spontaneous brushwork. His compositions emerge as visceral reactions to his environment rather than strict representations. "My art is like visual diaries; it is spontaneous, raw, often nearly uncontrollable," Rodion tells me. He grew up in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where rhythm and silence shaped him. After moving to New York, the city’s chaos fueled his work. Without formal mentors, Rodion honed his skills through observation and persistence. He works in his studios in Brooklyn and Miami, where charcoal dust covers the floor and music fills the air. When not making art, he walks through the city, observes people, and spends time with his family and dog.

Words that describe this painting: surfing, surfer, ocean, wave, water, gestural, figure, man, expressionism, people, sports, mixed media artwork, blue

Breathing in Blue
Rodion Gilmitdinov
Oil stick, acrylic paint, and charcoal on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2023
60 in. h x 42 in. w x 2 in. d
8 lbs. 6 oz.