Salavat fidai biography

Salavat Fidai’s micro miniatures are small but mighty, attracting global attention for their precision and unbelievably tiny scale. The Russian sculptor fashions mini-masterpieces into the points of graphite pencils. The resulting pieces depict a wide variety of subjects, but no matter teacup, book, or bald eagle, they all share Fidai’s trademark astounding scale. The self-taught sculptor, who suggests using a bell jar or shadowbox frame for display, enlists a microscope for the smallest details, sometimes working days on a single piece. “The technology is very simple,” he said. “I take a pencil and remove the extra.”

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• Erika Sanada - "Chikkoi Warrior - Hana, Kaoru" - ceramic, cold finish
• Nom Kinnear King - 'Vedette' - oil on panel
• Nom Kinnear King - "Lueven" - oil on wood
• Calvin Ma - "Sway" - ceramic, glaze
• Pickled Circus - "The Artful Snatcher" - epoxy clay, resin, metal, wood & vinyl Toddlerpillar
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  SALAVAT FIDAI: FINDING YOUR PATH ON THE TIP OF A PENCIL

  Salavat Fidai was born in a small rural village in Bashkortostan, Russia. After years in an office working as a lawyer, he decided to drastically change his life and find his purpose in life. Art was the answer: at first, he entered this world through digital still-life photography and painting. But it was only when he started to create miniatures on small objects that he found what he describes as his “vocation”: micro sculpture out of pencil graphite.

  Hi Salavat! Let’s start from the beginning. You were born in a rural locality in the Republic of Bashkortostan: did the local culture influence the way in which you perceive and create art? If yes, how? Would you describe Bashkortostan as a stimulating environment where to grow artistically?

  Bashkiria is the place from which I take my strength, there is a special energy in this land that helps creative people. Besides that, my parents are artists and art teachers. They influenced my artistic perception and became an example to be followed.

  I know that

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  About Artist - Salavat Fidai was born and raised in a small village at the foot of the Ural Mountains in Russia. He grew up in a family of teachers who taught art at school. He was surrounded by a creative atmosphere and since his early childhood Salavat was interested in the Visual Arts. However, he never followed in the footsteps of his parents. At that time, he did not believe it was possible to make a living as an Artist. So he decided to become a Lawyer.

  He graduated a Law Faculty and worked for more than 20 years in trading companies. He was successful in his career and received a senior role in a prestigious company. Although his life was very comfortable, he didn’t truly feel content with his Career.

  He came to a turning point, when he began to reflect on the meaning of life and his purpose. He bravely left his job and spent a year searching for answers to the questions; Who am I? What is my destiny? He changed his lifestyle; no more Television, included some spiritual practices, a lot of reading and traveling with his family. Finally, he found his answers an