The title of the exhibition is a reference to the reflections of the cross-section of Aleksander Litvinov’s creations – how the author himself sees his works and perceives the world. Something visible is reflected in water in the same way that a thought is reflected; at first it is invisible, but then it becomes a work of art in an infinite circle where everything is reflected by everything else. The phenomenon is symbolised by the displayed works, for instance the title sculpture Reflection in which three, seemingly all copying each other, powerful and graceful birds reflect each other and themselves at the same time. Most of the works displayed are inspired by the favourite motif of the artist – animalism.

Aleksander Litvinov (1956) graduated from the Estonian State Institute of Arts in 1980, majoring in sculpture. He has worked with different styles and materials, using a more realistic approach and wood in his early years, and then moving towards symbolism with bronze as his material of choice. Over time, animals became his favourite motif, through which he also views people, in a rather unfamiliar form. Aleksander Litvinov has been involved in both local and international exhibitions and festivals, his works are part of collections in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Monaco, Italy, Russia, and Germany.

The exhibition is organised by the Association of Russian Artists in Estonia and is supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.

The exhibition Reflection will remain on view at Haus Gallery through 8 October 2016. At the same time, the gallery is hosting the charity exhibition/auction Puhastatud maailm Purified world whose topic – visions of Estonian painters of a purer environment and nature – harmonises with Aleksander Litvinov’s dynamic animal figures.