Eighteen Months Inspired by Birds, Seasons, and Natural Harmony.
CALENDAR 2020
Kalendarium
An exploration of real and mythical birds through intricate ornamental drawing. Across eighteen illustrated months, avian forms intertwine with plants, architecture, and decorative motifs, creating a contemplative journey through the changing seasons and the enduring beauty of the natural world.
Year: 2020-2021
Format: 36 × 62 cm
Pages: 18 months + cover
Technique: Pen and ink, watercolor accents
Language: Russian
Edition: Publisher edition
Status: Sold out
Inside the Calendar
IN THE STUDIO
STORY
The idea of drawing birds and insects had always been with me, and this calendar finally gave it a place to unfold.
It is the only calendar in the series that was published not by me, but by a major publishing house, Mann, Ivanov and Ferber. Because of that, it became quite different from all the others. Every page is printed on both sides, and instead of covering a single year, the calendar spans eighteen months—from January 2020 through June 2021.
Working with a publisher was an interesting and valuable experience, but it also made me realize how much I enjoyed creating my calendars independently. After this edition, I returned to self-publishing.
The birds, however, were only just beginning their journey. They have continued to appear in many of my later works and remain one of my favorite subjects to this day.
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