Leonid Osseny

Finding the right artistic approach to realize my vision of the city took years and in many ways is a compilation of my life’s artistic and professional experiences. Working at an architectural firm in Chicago allowed me a deeper understanding and appreciation for the city and its architectural heritage. “Dynamic” is the word that best relates my intentions when depicting Chicago. It began with the first impressions, drawings of the city dating back to 1991, and continues to this day.

Russian Constructivism, Bauhaus and the International style have greatly influenced my work. My illustrations for James Joyce Ulysses follow compositional principles of the "Inner Monologue" developed by Sergei Eisenstein and later used in many of his films. It is through the study of Eisenstein's work that I found pictorial language suitable to express 'stream of consciousness' writing style of Ulysses.

My still-life pieces span several decades of work, with the medium ranging from oil and acrylic on canvas to watercolors. I often come back to the subject of flowers for inspiration.

Leonid Osseny’s Work

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