March - April Feature 2002 Graduated from the Academy of Art and Design in St.Petersburg( Russia), Chingiz Abassov is an artist with a background in monumental arts. On his personal site are images of his works, which have been exhibited in art galleries in the USA and Europe since 1989. You can see his CV and visuals at: www.abassov.com Chingiz Abassov writes,(quote) "My art reflects the three different worlds of which I am a part.It is a complement of European Renaissance, Byzantine monumentalism and my own native Azerbaijan ancient miniature illustration. My paintings, graphics and murals combine western classical beauty, eastern religious mysticism and multi-faceted splendor of Islamic art. My artwork is inspired by my inner soul to feel;a colorful expression of the emotion I have for life melded with the discipline of the Baron Von Stieglitz School of Art in St.Petersburg(,Russia)." Abassov lives and works in Finland and USA( Los Angeles), and is a member of International Association of art UNESCO. learn more>>