Yuriy Ivanovich Belozerov
Was born in the village of Kantemirovka in Voronezh Region in 1939. Now he resides in Palekh, Ivanovo Region.
In 1968 Yuriy graduated from Palekh Art School, where he studied under Y.V. Zhegalov, N.M. Zinoviev, B.M. Nemtinov, V.I. Astakhov, I.V. Livanova, M.I. Shemarov, N.F. Vikhrev, and B.M. Ermolaev.
Belozerov paints in the old Palekh traditions using tempera paints. For the most part this artist makes mass production, none the less he is an author of two plates (1998) and a casket (1999).
Participating in competitions all around the world, Yuriy Ivanovich has received various awards and medals for his works.
The master is interested in painting on themes of fairy-tales, epic songs, folklore, Slavic history, war, and genre scenes. Belozerov considers detailed painting, thoroughness of execution as well as sincerity to be basis elements in his artwork.
Upon beginning a new masterpiece, the artist tries to fill with love to future article in order that this box itself can radiate love and warmth.
Yuriy Ivanovich believes each work dictates its color schemes, and every time only nature is reference point for the painter. The master thinks an artist can work on a miniature endlessly, but he finishes his boxes of necessity.
His pieces are distinguished from others by unity of expression, melody, and rhythm. Belozerov hopes his artwork has its admirers.
In his spare time Yuriy likes to gather mushrooms, to take care after his kitchen garden, to ski, and to repair his car.
To admirers of lacquer miniatures he wishes joy, health, harmony with nature and people, charity, and repentance of sins.
Yuriy Ivanovich at his workplace
Resources:
Bratchikova Ye. K., 1996. MINIATURISTS OF PALEKH. NAME REFERENCE "RUSSLIT" Moscow.
Reference: page 294 of
 Feoktistova T.E., 1999, "OGI", Moscow, 5-900241-63-7 ,
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