Ilia Anossov
From PDPA
Mr. iLia Anossov (fresco) is one of the very few artists in the world who can be considered masters of the art of fresco painting. His TrueFresco Art Network became the leading forum for artists and others seeking to explore the modern possibilities of this eternal medium. Its importance is reflected by the inclusion of Modern Fresco Gallery in the International Counsel of Museums' list of California’s Virtual Museums. Mark W. Stone, PBS documentary producer, as well as an art connoisseur who has produced a documentary devoted to frescoes said: “Those familiar with the art form will recognize that, while there is a growing number of painters who attempt fresco, iLia stands amidst the very few talents who are actually breathing life back into the medium… iLia goes a step further than his colleagues though; he had made generous strides in uniting growing Internet communities interested in fresco. His web site is nothing short of amazing in its depth and breadth; and it’s become a major forum…perhaps the forum on the subject.” Mr. Anossov established a "Nationwide Fresco Painting Workshop Program" in the fall of 2000 as a systematic tutorial on the technique of fresco painting. The response has been overwhelming and since then the program has grown to be the only year-around Fresco School in the country. It is recognized by the artists, fine and decorative art schools, colleges and state universities including Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, Western Kentucky State University and many others. Fresco School's students include artists and artisans, art professionals, educators, owners of art schools, as well as interested non-professional artists living in the United States and other countries.
iLia has been widely exhibited in Russia, Europe and the United States including 9 museum exhibitions and over 50 solo and group exhibitions around the world. In 2003, he completed the “Albuquerque Fresco,” the largest contemporary buon fresco project in the western US since Diego Rivera.
iLia's creative mind and artistic excellence has also been in high demand for the most prestigious events and productions. One of his most notable nationally recognized commissions was for the design and creation of the interior decor of the 76th Annual Academy Awards® Governor’s Ball. The entire interior of the Ball (over 27,000 sq. feet) was hand painted in trompe l'oeil frescoes. In addition to this event, iLia's work has graced such events as Governor’s Ball for the 9th Annual SAG Awards, 73rd Academy Awards® Governor’s Ball, 50th Annual Emmy Awards, 11th Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and many others.
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Other PDPA board members
Pierre Finkelstein • Nicola Vigini • Pascal Amblard • Andre Martinez • Mark Cole • Sean Crosby • Dean Sickler • Gary Lord • Janie Ellis • Ilia Anossov • Aaron Cohen • Lucretia Moroni • Cathy Connor • Barth White • George Zaffle
