Incollect Magazine - Issue 10

88 www.incollect.com Anderson Contemporary Artist: Andrei Petrov “Petrov is doing something different from what the Abstract Expressionists did. He’s adding nature to abstraction, not taking a tree and abstracting it; for him, abstraction is the starting point,” says art critic Anthony Haden-Guest about the work of Andrei Petrov, a New York-based painter with a dedicated collector following. “While his name may not yet carry thie same widespread recognition as some of the giants in American abstract art, Andrei has carved out a distinctive niche for himself through his thought-provoking works,” says New York art dealer Ronni Anderson. “His unique ability to blend emotional intensity with color and brushstroke precision has attracted both collectors and critics across the United States. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Andrei for many years now and I’m a huge fan of both his work and the person he is — that’s important to me, as it goes to the integrity of the art that is being made.” Anderson especially admires what she describes as “the seamless way Petrov balances emotional depth with structural clarity.” His use of color and brushwork allows him to translate emotions directly into the language of abstraction, she explains. “Colors convey mood or atmosphere, while the spatial arrangement and brushstrokes add a layer of biomorphic order, grounding the pieces with energy. It’s this ability to combine expressive, emotive power with visual harmony that makes his abstract paintings so compelling and timeless.” Playdate Redux, 2024. Oil on canvas, 60 x 30 inches. Outside The Box, 2024. Oil on canvas 40 x 48 inches.