Cheval Michael
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Michael Cheval (born Mikhail Hohlachev, rus.: Михаил Хохлачев; 1966, in Kotelnikovo, Russia) is a painter and a is a self-proclaimed absurdist[citation needed]. In his definition, absurdity is an inverted side or reality, a reverse side of logic that does not emerge from the dreams of surrealists, or the work of subconsciousness. According to him, it is a game of imagination, where all ties are carefully chosen to construct a literary plot.[citation needed]
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[edit] Biography
Cheval was born in 1966 in Kotelnikovo, a small town in southern Russia. He developed passion for art in his early childhood[citation needed]. When Cheval's family moved to Germany in 1980, the West European culture made a great impression on the young artist. In 1986, he moved to Turkmenistan and graduated from Ashgabad school of Fine Art. Absorbing philosophy and the character of Central Asia, he began working as an independent professional artist, shaping his style and direction. IN 1997 he immigrated to USA.[citation needed]
In 1998, Cheval became a member of the New York's National Arts Club where he was distinguished with the Exhibition Committee Award in 2000. He is also a member of the Society for Art of Imagination since 2002. Cheval published two full-colored art albums—Lullabies in 2004 and Nature of Absurdity in 2007.
[edit] List of Exhibitions
- 1998 - Zalman Gallery, Summer Exhibition, New York, NY. July 1998
- 1999 - Caelum Gallery, New York, NY. June 1999
- 101st Annual Exhibiting Artist Members Exhibition of the National Arts Club Exhibiting Committee Award, New York, NY. January 2000
- Art Exchange Gallery, Fine Art exhibition, Brooklyn, NY. August 2000
- InterArt Gallery Wind of Change, Huntington, Long Island, NY. November 2001
- Opera Gallery New York, NY. Fall 2001
- InterArt Gallery Illusions, Huntington, Long Island, NY. June 2001
- 102nd Annual Exhibiting Artist Members Exhibition of the National Arts Club, New York, NY. December–January 2001
- Summa Gallery New York, NY 2000-2001
- InterArt Gallery Ironical Surrealism. Chelsea. New York, NY. December 2002
- InterArt Gallery Current Works. Chelsea. New York, NY. September 2002
- Silvermine Guild Arts Center Jewel of Russia. New Canaan, CT. June 2002
- InterArt Gallery Phenomenon of Absolute. Huntington, Long Island, NY. May–June 2002
- Art Atlanta-2002 International Fine Art Show. Atlanta, GA, USA. May 2002
- International Art EXPO - 2002 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. New York, NY. February–March 2002
- Goldmark Gallery World Surrealism. Uppingham, UK. March 2002
- The Society for Art of Imagination Juried Exhibit of Art. Award of an Annual Exhibition, London, UK. February 2002
- InterArt Gallery Sounds & Shadows, Huntington, Long Island, NY. January 2002
- Williamsburg Art & Historical Center Brave Destiny. Brooklyn, NY. September–November 2003
- InterArt Gallery Time Difference. Chelsea. New York, NY. September–October 2003
- Discovery Galleries Current Works. Bethesda. MD. August–September 2003
- Galleriart World Surrealism. Kirkcudbright, Scotland. August 2003
- InterArt Gallery Theater of Surrealism. Chelsea. New York, NY. June–August 2003
- The Society for Art of Imagination Juried Exhibit of Art. Award of an Annual Exhibition, London, UK. July 2003
- Independent Art & Graphics Current Works. Lahaina, HI. May 2003
- InterArt Gallery World of Illusions. Chelsea. New York, NY. April 2003
- International Art EXPO - 2003 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. New York, NY. February–March 2003
- InterArt Gallery Sublimation of Conceptions. Chelsea. New York, NY. January 2003
- KUSH Fine Art Current Works. Lahaina, HI. January 2003
- The Society for Art of Imagination WATER. London, UK. December 2004
- InterArt Gallery Theater of Absurdity. Chelsea, New York, NY. September–October 2004
- Independent Art & Graphics Current Works. Lahaina, HI. August–November 2004
- InterArt Gallery Art of Imagination. Chelsea, New York, NY. June–July 2004
- Art Philadelphia-2004 International Fine Art Show. Philadelphia, PA. May 2004
- International Art EXPO - 2004 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. New York, NY. February–March 2004
- InterArt Gallery Lullabies. Chelsea, New York, NY. February–March 2004
- Fine Art Metropolis Fidelity Investments Art Show. Boston, MA. February 2004
- InterArt Gallery From Heaven to Earth. Chelsea, New York, NY. September–October 2005
- InterArt Gallery - A group art show Art of Imagination. Chelsea, New York, NY. July–August 2005
- The Society for Art of Imagination - Festival of Fantasy and Imagination. London, UK. May–June 2005
- Castle Voergaard - Art Show H.C. Andersen +. Castle Voergaard, Denmark. May 2005
- InterArt Gallery - Selected works by members of The Society for Art of Imagination. Chelsea, New York, NY. April 2005
- International Art EXPO - 2005 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. New York, NY. March 2005
- InterArt Gallery Bouquet of Metaphors. Chelsea, New York, NY. February–March 2005
- InterArt Gallery Solitaire Pantomime. New York, NY. September–October 2006
- Brusen Gallery Selected works of Visionary Art. Copenhagen, Denmark. September 2006
- H.R.Giger Museum Gallery Feast of the Imagination, Switzerland, June–October 2006
- InterArt Gallery A group art show Art of Absurdity, New York, NY, June - August 2006
- International Fiduciary, Inc. Fine Art Auction, Stamford, CT, April 2006
- Brusen Gallery Selected works of Visionary Art. Copenhagen, Denmark. April 2006
- International Art Expo – 2006 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. New York, NY. March 2006
- InterArt Gallery Nature of Absurdity. New York, NY. February – March 2006
- Coast Gallery Retrospective Solo Exhibition, Laguna Beach, CA. September 2007
- InterArt Gallery A group art show, New York, NY, July - August 2007
- International Art Expo – 2007 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. New York, NY. March 2007
- InterArt Gallery Nature of Absurdity II.Art Album presentation. New York, NY. February – March 2007
[edit] Publications
- 2004 Lullabies, book by Michael Cheval, 96 pages full colored, art album 12" x 9,5"
- 2007 Nature of Absurdity, book by Michael Cheval, 128 pages full colored, art album 12" x 9,5"
[edit] Press Releases
- 2006, September, Should I like Michael Cheval? - Chris Rywalt, NYC Art
- 2006, September, Absurd Intacta - Mark Gauchax, Charleroi, Belgium
- 2003, October, All about Michael - Svetlana Vais, Director Interart Gallery, New York, NY
- 2004, Society for Art of Imaginations, INSCAPE Magazine
- 2003, August 17, Daily News
- 2008, August, Michael Cheval - Creator of Absurdology - Interview with the Artist Central Orange County's Best magazine.Volume 2, #4, Umbrella Publishing
- 2008, August, Dali Meets Rembrandt, Interview with Peggy Howell, owner of Gallery HB Central Orange County's Best magazine.Volume 2, #4, Umbrella Publishing
