MUST SEE: Russian Born Artist Hand Paints Biblical Iconic Art in Orthodox Church
05-19-2018
CBN News Steve Warren
Russian Orthodox church buildings are known around the world for their beautiful classic artwork
or icons painted by Russian masters.
Now an Orthodox church in East Green Bay, Wis., will also be added to the list of church buildings
Now an Orthodox church in East Green Bay, Wis., will also be added to the list of church buildings
containing classic icons designed, painted and installed by Russian born artist Dmitry Shkolnik.
The seven large canvas paintings were designed by the artist in his California studio and brought to
The seven large canvas paintings were designed by the artist in his California studio and brought to
Saint Matthews where the final paintings are being added to the church building's interior, according
to the church's website.
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"What I am doing, it's very traditional Orthodox, Christian painting. And I try to follow the style
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"What I am doing, it's very traditional Orthodox, Christian painting. And I try to follow the style
and the step-by-step of the old masters," Shkolnik told FOX 11.
According to Father Eugene Wozniak, the church's priest, the hand-painted iconography inside
According to Father Eugene Wozniak, the church's priest, the hand-painted iconography inside
Orthodox churches is an essential expression of beauty and revelation in worship and faith.
"They are a proclamation of the gospel. But along with that, they represent our doctrinal teachings,
"They are a proclamation of the gospel. But along with that, they represent our doctrinal teachings,
and they are a source of spiritual inspiration," Wozniak told FOX 11.
And what does Rev. Wozniak think of the final presentation?
"The icons are more beautiful than I could possibly imagine," he said.
The local Fox television affiliate has compiled a series of videos showing Shkolni and his team
And what does Rev. Wozniak think of the final presentation?
"The icons are more beautiful than I could possibly imagine," he said.
The local Fox television affiliate has compiled a series of videos showing Shkolni and his team
working on the icons. You can watch the work-in-progress here.
An Artist with a Seminary Degree
According to his online bio, Shkolnik was born in Moscow, Russia in 1960. While studying in
An Artist with a Seminary Degree
According to his online bio, Shkolnik was born in Moscow, Russia in 1960. While studying in
high school, he developed a keen interest in Russian religious art. Upon graduation, he pursued
a higher education in the field of architecture. Concurrently, he cultivated a knowledge of Russian
craft art in the form of lacquer miniatures and icon restoration.
In 1979-80, Shkolnik began to work for the Russian Patriarchal Workshops (now known as
In 1979-80, Shkolnik began to work for the Russian Patriarchal Workshops (now known as
SOFRINO). In 1981 he immigrated to the United States with his family. He enrolled in the
Theological Seminary at The Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY in 1983. In his time
there, he apprenticed under the well-known iconographer Archimandrite Ciprian (Pyzhov)
for many years. In 1988, Shkolnik completed the Seminary with a Bachelors in Theology.
Since 1981, Shkolnik has written over 3,000 icons, completed more than 20 iconostases, and
Since 1981, Shkolnik has written over 3,000 icons, completed more than 20 iconostases, and
painted numerous church frescos, murals, and wall ornamentations. His work can be seen in
churches and private collections all over the United States, Canada, Central and South America,
France, Australia, Japan, Russia, Greece, and many other countries.
Visit Shkolnik's website to see his Iconographic Studio Gallery containing the works he
Visit Shkolnik's website to see his Iconographic Studio Gallery containing the works he
has created.
