Rukav Studio brings together the distinct yet intertwined worlds of Iulian and Alexander Rukavishnikov — father and son sculptors whose artistic dialogue spans generations. Though shaped by different eras, both artists share a fascination with transformation, nature, and the hidden structures of form.
Iulian Rukavishnikov, a visionary whose practice emerged in the late 20th century, was known for his organic, often enigmatic sculptures that echo both ancient rituals and futuristic aesthetics. His works feel simultaneously intimate and alien — part anatomical, part botanical — inviting slow, thoughtful observation. Free from ideological constraints, his visual language blends the natural and surreal with timeless sensitivity.
Alexander Rukavishnikov, an internationally recognized contemporary sculptor, builds on this legacy with bold, physically commanding forms. Drawing from mythology, literature, and raw emotion, his works range from monumental public commissions to intricately detailed bronze editions. His art balances symbolic power with a sculptor’s mastery of volume, gesture, and material.