About
“I believe that people nowadays need to feel the world much more sophisticatedly than our modern everyday life offers"
Alexander Ivashkevich (born 1960, residing in Tallinn, Estonia) is a professional theatre and movie actor, tap dancer, choreographer, teacher and fine art photo artist.
Alexander has over 15 years of experience in fine art photography. Over the course of his career, he has achieved a high level of professional expertise, developed a distinctive and recognizable style, and gained recognition from the international photography community.
He primarily works in two genres: portrait and boudoir photography.
Alexander's approach to photography is unconventional: in addition to emphasising natural beauty, it reveals aspects of personality that may be overlooked or even hidden.
Models frequently cite these photo sessions as one of the most effective forms of psychotherapy, noting that they significantly impact both the external and internal states of a person during and after the session.
Artistic Style
The artist’s interest in fine art and photography was further inspired by his life-long career in the dramatic theatre. As an actor, he is able to tap into emotions that are often forgotten and overlooked. Photography, for him, is a continuation of acting and communicating with the audience; it is a form of directing, and not just acting work. He says that photography is way to bridge the gap between inhalation and exhalation, and to capture the true essence of human nature.
Inspiration
He draws inspiration from renowned painters of past centuries, whose vision of natural human beauty aligns with his perception of the canons of past times.
“I believe that people nowadays need to feel the world much more sophisticatedly than what our everyday life offers. The photoshoot process takes place on an artistic level that allows creating an opportunity for a model to rediscover themselves within the studio space and to explore new emotional depths".
Unique Technique
Each photograph is individually framed and some are decorated with the French technique of verre églomisé (the application of both a design and gilding onto the rear face of glass), creating exclusive fine art pieces.
All of the photo works are sold with a specially selected decorative frame and a museum anti- reflective glass. They are printed on Hahnemühle Matt Fineart 308 gsm paper.
Working with Models
Posing can be one of the most challenging aspects during the photo session. Each photo shoot has different goals, such as revealing a model's personality, highlighting their individuality, or showcasing their gentleness or sexuality. Portrait photography is interesting because it captures the natural, spontaneous moments that arise during a session, rather than relying on forced or special posing.
„During a photo shoot, my main objective is to showcase a model's inner potential, regardless of their age. I create roles and characters that are tailored to each individual, and this process allows their hidden emotional capacity to be revealed.
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This is an excellent opportunity for people to view themselves from a different perspective and explore their potential, resulting in a unique and personal story“.
The photo sessions feel like they fly by since people are not just posing in front of the camera, but they are also having an insightful experience, revealing new facets of themselves. Life becomes more colorful, and people feel an irresistible desire to become better and listen to their inner world. This is an exciting and rewarding process that makes me want to work with people again and again.
Education
1996-1997: Ballet Arts, Broadway dance center (New York, USA)
1993: Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center (New York, USA)
1978-1982: The Arts College: cinema and theater acting, stage movement, singing, dancing, and fencing (Kharkiv, Ukraine)
PHOTOGRAPHY:
From 1998 - ongoing learning-by-doing, different online & offline courses, and actively practicing photography.
Exhibitions
27 personal (in Estonia, Latvia and Russia) and 14 collective (some of which are virtual) exhibitions (in Estonia, Germany, Italy, Monaco, UK, Hong Kong and Switzerland), including participation in Biennale Fondazione Modigliani in Venice (2022).
Some works are held in private collections in Germany, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, UK, and USA.
Collaborations
Vene Teater (Russian Theater, Estonia)
Kroonika Magazine (Estonia)
Clothing Brand YEAR (Estonia)
Nanoasia & Bellapierre Cosmetics (Estonia)
MGM Aria Hotel/Casino (Las Vegas, USA)