THE SIGNS OF BEING: HEAVEN AND EARTH. REFLECTIONS ON ANATOLY KOMELIN’S EXHIBITION AT THE STATE TRETYAKOV GALLERY

The exhibition at the State Tretyakov Gallery is small and does not feature the larger “flat” sculptures, and yet fully reflects the creative image of the artist. Some authors have correctly noted that he “follows his idea, rather than serves his perceived observer”. And indeed, Komelin is thinking about his audience least of all. The sculptor “speaks” a tongue so unique that the meaning and style of his works cannot be interpreted save with great exertion of eye and thought.