Harlequin
Author: Natasha Mekhannikava
Size: 40 x 22 x 9 cm Description: hand painted ceramic sculpture on wooden base
I was born in Minsk in Byelorus. On graduating from Art High School , where I specialized in painting, I was also awarded an MA degree from the Minsk Academy of Arts where I specialized in stage design. During the course of my studies I worked for Minsk animated films studio, and on graduation became a stage designer in the “Batlejka”, the Minsk District Puppet Theatre. Over the last couple of years I have been living in P ola nd. At present I paint, create dolls and puppets, I have recently taken up sculpting and ceramic and pottery products. I exhibited my works in Byelorussia; I also took part in Stage Design Quadrennial in Prague in the Czech Republic.