Biography: Victor Nemo

Victor Colesnicenco grew up in Chisinau, the capital city of Moldova. This Eastern European nation is known for it's rich artistic heritage. Nemo, as he is known to his friends, remembers being fascinated by the carvings and other craft works that surrounded him.

In particular he loved paintings, and from an early age he was determined to become an artist. Nemo began intense inquiry into the style and techniques of the famous painters. He was particularly impressed by the work of Ivan Shishkin and Salvador Dali. He enrolled in art school but did not enjoy the strict academic style of the Russian based academy. Knowing that a standard education was not for him, he abandoned it to pursue training on his own.

His talent quickly flourished and soon he was organizing large outdoor art fairs to show his work and that of other young artists. At this point in his life Nemo enlisted in the Soviet Army where he served for two years. After completing his tour, his motivation to become a professional artist was rediscovered. Together with a good friend he started a business restoring works of art and painting murals in churches. The reemergence of religious freedom in the post-Soviet era offered many opportunities for their business to flourish.

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Turning Heads with Beautiful Portraits by Adrian deRooy

Today we have two new portraits by Adrian deRooy! These stunning pieces are sure to turn heads and get attention with their beautiful hats, flowers, and smiles. Adrian loves to experiment with different styles, and is fascinated by how they meld … Continue reading →

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At Crescent Hill Art Gallery, we feature original art from top Canadian and International artists.  Our on-line gallery allows  you to browse artwork by artist or style - such as abstract, figurative, still life, representational and landscape.

Conveniently located in Mississauga, Ontario, our art gallery is home to one of the largest comprehensive collections of original fine artwork in North America.

Crescent Hill Gallery Hours:

Monday-Wednesday    10am - 6pm
Thursday & Friday           10am-8pm
Saturday                           10am-6pm
Sunday                               Noon - 5pm

 

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