Alexander Ivashkevich - "Ly"

Alexander Ivashkevich (born in Tbilisi, Georgia in 1960, currently living in Tallinn, Estonia) is a photographer and theater actor who primarily works in portrait and boudoir photography. He has been involved in photography for over 25 years and has focused on portraiture for more than 15 years. Influenced by his background in dramatic theater, his work focuses on direct interaction with subjects and psychological portraiture. Ivashkevich uses traditional techniques and materials, such as printing on glass and Verre Églomisé. His work has been exhibited in Estonia, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Switzerland, Russia, and it is included in private collections in Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Alexander Ivashkevich makes portraits using the methods of classical photography and painting, paying attention to how things are arranged, light, and technical accuracy. The human figure is central to his work, serving as a carrier of cultural continuity and shared values (serving as a carrier of cultural heritage). Through his work, Ivashkevich reactivates and sustains the tradition of classical image-making in a contemporary cultural context. He creates images using a mannerist (neo-classical) approach to form, setting the tone through posture, gesture, and compositional balance. The portrait becomes a point of contact with classical visual language, enabling viewers to interpret the subject and develop an understanding of its character and presence. Ivashkevich treats the portrait as an object, incorporating materials such as glass, gold, and the eglomisé technique. Particular attention is paid to framing and physical presence.