(photo � 1998 Barbara Logan)
First place winner, multi-block competition, abstract division, by Vladimir Zhikhartsev, Nadya Fedotova and Andrei Trifonov of Russia. VLADIMIR ZHIKHARTSEV is a watercolor and acrylic artist. He was born in Krasnodar (near the Black Sea) where he received his art education. He lived in Provideniya for 11 years. Vladimir began sculpting ice in Fairbanks in 1991. Since then, as Captain of the team, he has won first, second and third place, in addition to People's Choice and Artist's Choice awards. Beginning in 1993, he and Nadia Fedotova have made numerous ice sculpting demonstrations in Fairbanks schools. NADYA FEDOTOVA has been sculpting ice in international competitions since 1993. She was a member of the team that won first, second and third place, in addition to People's Choice and Artist's Choice awards. Nadya has given numerous ice sculpting demonstrations in local Fairbanks schools with Vladimir Zhikhartsev. ANDREI TRIFONOV was born in Moscow and graduated from the Fedoskino Art College, specializing in miniature paintings. Since 1995, he has worked in Provideniya as a ivory sculptor. He has participated in many art festivals and exhibitions. In 1998 World Ice Art championships, he won the gold medal, Artist's Choice, and People's Choice. |
(photo � 1998 Barbara Logan)
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