Thu, 03/22/2018 - 8:15am

David Morgan

Vladimir Vorobyov’s “Still Life with Poppies,” etching aquatint, 12” x 13.” See it during the special weekend show at Green Lion Gallery in Bath. Courtesy of venue

Irina Makoveena’s “Mochia and Tusik,” drypoint, 5” x 4” is included in the special show March 30 and 31 at Green Lion Gallery in Bath. Courtesy of the venue

“Bridge To My Native Roots,” by Alexander Vetrov. Etching, 14” x 12.” Courtesy of Green Lion Gallery

Vladimir Vorobyov’s “Still Life with Poppies,” etching aquatint, 12” x 13.” See it during the special weekend show at Green Lion Gallery in Bath. Courtesy of venue

Irina Makoveena’s “Mochia and Tusik,” drypoint, 5” x 4” is included in the special show March 30 and 31 at Green Lion Gallery in Bath. Courtesy of the venue

“Bridge To My Native Roots,” by Alexander Vetrov. Etching, 14” x 12.” Courtesy of Green Lion Gallery

Some of Russia’s best artists have focused their creative energy mastering printmaking, particularly etching – and the results are breathtaking, but hard to find in this country. The Green Lion Gallery at 104 Front St. in Bath is collaborating with From Russia With Art Gallery in Cambridge, Massachusetts to help change that, with a popup exhibition of etchings and other prints by some of Russia’s leading printmakers. The event will take place on Friday, March 30 from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, March 31 from 2-6 p.m. with Olesya and Jerry Koenig, principals of From Russia With Art in attendance.

The show will feature work by Stanislav Nikireev, Alexander Vetrov, Vladimir Vorobyov, and Irina Makoveeva, well-known artists in the Russian and international art world. Nikireev, for example, was a member of the Russian Academy of Art, and he as well as Vetrov and Makoveeva have all been awarded the title of Honored Artist of Russia. Prints on display include etching, drypoint, aquatint, and other works they have just brought back from a recent trip to Russia.

The Green Lion specializes in handmade fine art prints and features many artistic media, including an ongoing exhibition of the assemblages of Brunswick artist Mae Billington. More information at www.greenlionart.com and by calling 207-844-3770.