Gleb Skubachevsky
Russian, b. 1989
Gleb Skubachevsky (b.1989), Russian abstract artist was born and bred in Moscow, Russia now lives and works in London, UK.
Gleb’s artistic practice aligns with the philosophy of Meta modernism, seeking a balance between experimentation and precision, clarity and ambiguity. His works often appear alien, fragile, and at times, provocatively aggressive - evoking visions of alternative life forms that could one day become reality.
Gleb began to explore the possibilities of materials and the boundaries of reference, working increasingly on large-scale canvases. His practice is rooted in aesthetic experience and draws philosophical parallels with pragmatism - asserting that anything can be manifested beyond the traditional confines of art.
His early work was concerned with the origins of life, evolution, and extraterrestrial existence. Employing scientific tools such as microscopic optics, he observed microorganisms in their natural states, translating them into pictorial and sculptural “portraits” of crystals, trees, metals, and primitive life forms. These were reimagined as cosmic entities.
Deeply engaged with environmental issues, Gleb expresses his connection to nature through his choice of eco-conscious materials. He avoids plastic, instead favouring paper and other recyclable media for textural and sculptural work.
Gleb Skubachevsky (b.1989) is a Russian abstract artist was born and bred in Moscow, Russia now lives and works in London, UK.
A pivotal moment in Gleb Skubachevsky’s artistic development happened during his time at the residency studio Contemporary Art, under the mentorship of internationally acclaimed artists Aidan Salakhova and Sergey Ossovsky. Their guidance was instrumental in shaping his unique artistic vision.
Gleb began to explore the possibilities of materials and the boundaries of reference, working increasingly on large-scale canvases. His practice is rooted in aesthetic experience and draws philosophical parallels with pragmatism - asserting that anything can be manifested beyond the traditional confines of art.
His early work was concerned with the origins of life, evolution, and extraterrestrial existence. Employing scientific tools such as microscopic optics, he observed microorganisms in their natural states, translating them into pictorial and sculptural “portraits” of crystals, trees, metals, and primitive life forms. These were reimagined as cosmic entities.
Deeply engaged with environmental issues, Gleb expresses his connection to nature through his choice of eco-conscious materials. He avoids plastic, instead favouring paper and other recyclable media for textural and sculptural work.
Gleb’s artistic practice aligns with the philosophy of Meta modernism, seeking a balance between experimentation and precision, clarity and ambiguity. His works often appear alien, fragile, and at times, provocatively aggressive - evoking visions of alternative life forms that could one day become reality.
Throughout his career, Gleb has participated in numerous international residencies, where collaboration with other artists expanded his cultural awareness and artistic depth. These experiences have helped evolve his practice from six-foot canvases to complex three-dimensional objects and sculptural forms.
His works are held in private collections across the UK, Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Brazil, Dubai, Georgia, Turkey, Montenegro, and China.
