Dan Solojoff (1908-1994) - Danseuse

Dan Solojoff (1908-1994) Mixed-media composition with acrylic on cardboard sbg (under glass) 47 x 37.5 cm.
With the frame 63 x 53.5 cm

His style is figurative surrealism and neo-primitivism, characterized by balanced compositions, luminous tones, and a deep visual poetry.
His style is a figurative and neo-primitivist surrealism, characterized by balanced compositions, luminous hues and a profound visual poetry


Biography

Dan Solojoff (1908-1994): A Master of Visual and Poetic Balance

Born in Saint Petersburg in 1908, Dan Solojoff, whose full name was Daniil Andreevitch Solojef, was a multifaceted artist: painter, illustrator and poet. His life journey, shaped by the upheavals of the twentieth century, nourished a body of work of rich depth and profound sensitivity.

Established in France from 1945, first in Lyon then in Paris, Solojoff managed to fuse his Slavic heritage with a French artistic education. His pictorial work, executed in oil, watercolors or gouache, reveals a singular style, often described as surrealist and neo-primitivist. Jean-Pierre Delarge described him as an "elliptical draftsman and symbolist watercolorist", while Waldemar George praised his "phosphorescent tones" that "gradually seal the unity and engender harmony". His canvases explore varied themes, ranging from landscapes to portraits, including circus scenes and religious subjects, revealing an always inventive approach and a deep humanity.

Alongside his career as a painter, Dan Solojoff distinguished himself as a prolific illustrator from 1957. His talent enriched numerous works, notably editions of Baudelaire, Verlaine, and the Bible, proving his ability to engage with the most illustrious texts. He also edited some of his own books himself, demonstrating a complete and autonomous artistic vision.

His work has been widely exhibited in prestigious galleries around the world, from Galerie Katia Granoff in Paris to Chase Gallery in New York, confirming his international prominence. The originality of his poetry, described as “free without being slack, original without seeking extravagance,” completes the portrait of a well-rounded artist, whose humble authenticity and pursuit of timeless beauty still resonate today. Dan Solojoff has left us a remarkable artistic legacy, imbued with visual and literary poetry that continues to fascinate.

Biography

Dan Solojoff (1908-1994): A Master of Pictorial and Poetic Balance

Born in Saint Petersburg in 1908, Dan Solojoff, whose full name was Daniil Andreevitch Solojef, was a multifaceted artist: painter, illustrator, and poet. His life, marked by the upheavals of the 20th century, nourished a body of work of profound richness and sensitivity.

Settling in France since 1945, first in Lyon and then in Paris, Solojoff successfully combined his Slavic heritage with a French artistic education. His pictorial work, created in oils, watercolors, and gouache, exhibits a unique style, often described as surrealist and neo-primitivist. Jean-Pierre Delarge described him as an "elliptical draughtsman and symbolist watercolorist," while Waldemar George praised his "phosphorescent hues" that "progressively seal unity and engender harmony." His paintings explore a variety of themes, ranging from landscapes to portraits, circus scenes, and religious subjects, revealing a consistently inventive approach and a profound humanity.

Alongside his career as a painter, Dan Solojoff has distinguished himself as a prolific illustrator since 1957. His talent has enriched numerous works, including editions of the works of Baudelaire, Verlaine, and The Bible, demonstrating his ability to engage in dialogue with the most illustrious texts. He has also self-published some of his own books, demonstrating a comprehensive and autonomous artistic vision.

His work has been widely exhibited in prestigious galleries around the world, from Galerie Katia Granoff in Paris to Chase Gallery in New York, confirming his international reputation. The originality of his poetry, described as "free without being loose, original without seeking extravagance," completes the portrait of a complete artist, whose humble authenticity and search for timeless beauty still resonate today. Dan Solojoff has left us a remarkable artistic legacy, imbued with a visual and literary poetry that continues to fascinate.

biography

Den Solozhoff (1908-1994): Master of pictorial and poetic balance

Born in Saint Petersburg in 1908, Dan Solozhoff, whose full name was Daniil Andreyevich Solozhoff, was a multifaceted artist: a painter, illustrator, and poet. His life, marked by the upheavals of the 20th century, nourished a multitude of works, distinguished by deep richness and sensitivity.

Since settling in France in 1945, first in Lyon and then in Paris, Solozhoff successfully fused his Slavic heritage with French artistic training. His paintings, created in oil, watercolor, and gouache, reveal a unique style, often described as surrealist and not-primitivist. Jean-Pierre Delarge described him as “an elliptical draughtsman and symbolist watercolorist,” while Valdemar Georges praised his “phosphorescent shades,” which “gradually consolidate unity and give rise to harmony.” His works explore a range of themes, from landscapes to portraits, circus scenes, and religious subjects, revealing a consistently inventive approach and deep humanity.

Alongside his career as an artist, Dan Soloshoff has proven himself a prolific illustrator since 1957. His talent enriched numerous works, including editions of Baudelaire, Verlaine, and the Bible, demonstrating his ability to engage in dialogue with the most outstanding texts. He also self-published several of his books, demonstrating a comprehensive and autonomous artistic vision.

His works have been widely exhibited in prestigious galleries around the world, from Galerie Katia Granoff in Paris to Chase Gallery in New York, which confirmed his international reputation. The originality of his poetry, described as 'free, but not loose, original, but not seeking extravagance', completes the portrait of a whole artist whose humble authenticity and pursuit of eternal beauty still resonate today. Dan Solodjoff has left us a remarkable artistic legacy, filled with visual and literary poetry that continues to captivate.