Vladimir Sorin
1966–
Sorin is the creator of a unique style of painting landscapes and scenery combining photorealism with an ethereal use of colors, light, and shading.
Personal History
Vladimir Sorin was born in 1966 in Kishinev, Moldova. He possessed natural artistic talent from an early age and when he was eleven, his prodigious skill earned him entrance to the acclaimed Schusev Art School. Sorin’s scholastic achievements would continue when he won a scholarship to the National Art Academy. While in school he studied hard and grew as an artist, ultimately receiving the highest honor, a Master’s in Fine Art. After completing his academic work, Sorin began his professional art career by painting backdrops for the National Opera House before becoming an art director in the movie business, where his realistic scenery added layers of storytelling and authentic emotions to films.
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His realistic oil paintings are capable of immediately transporting viewers to some of the most romantic locations around the world, from the evocative canals of Venice to the illuminated streets of Paris at night and the sun-splashed Northern California coast. Sorin’s photorealism makes deft use of warm coloring, ethereal light, and meticulous shading to produce works of art that burst with undeniable charm and deep emotional resonance. His alluring works of art depicting Old World Europe, the enduring power of the sea, and the eternal majesty of lush forests feature vivid details that make them seem both real and, in a very authentic way, immensely spiritual. Sorin is a modern master at capturing the romantic essence of his subjects, from birds on a beach to the reflection in the waters of a canal. His intricate details included in each moving, soulful painting help to deliver an extremely personal experience for viewers and collectors alike.
Accomplishments
In May of 1999, Sorin’s first major show, “Imperceptible Midday,” was held in the city of Kishinev, the capital of Moldova. It was a smashing success that was followed by several more shows and led to the insatiable demand for his paintings across the globe. In the years since, his work has been shown in museums and galleries in Vancouver, Las Vegas, Dallas, Laguna Beach, and beyond. Sorin’s poetic photorealistic landscapes have become a part of personal art collections throughout Europe and North America. At the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan, the delegation from Moldova presented the President of the Olympic Committee with an original Sorin landscape.
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