A GREAT GIFT FOR HOME, LODGE, OFFICE OR ANY OCCASION

Presenting a Very Attractive and Special Full Color Limited Edition 2018 Calendar of the Masonic Paintings of Internationally Acclaimed Russian-European Painter and Film Director Ari Roussimoff .

HAND SIGNED BY THE ARTIST

A CAPTIVATING DISPLAY ITEM

Measures Approx. Open: 17 x 11 ¼ inches. Closed: 11 ¼ x 8 ½ inches.

JANUARY: PAINTED APRON, A MORTALITY THEME

FEBRUARY: FAMOUS MASONS IN THE ARTS AND CULTURE: PUSHKIN, OSCAR WILDE, MARK TWAIN, MOZART, VOLTAIRE.

THIS IS A SECTION ON THE LEFT PANEL (“FOUNDATIONS”) OF THE SYMBOLIC MASONIC TRIPTYCH: “PARABLE OF LIGHT AND DARK”

MARCH: “CARNIVAL OF LIGHT AND SHADOW”

APRIL: THE LEGENDARY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

MAY: “HIRAM’S APRON”, CLASSIC ROUSSIMOFF WORK

JUNE: BROTHERHOOD ACROSS THE SEA (Painted Apron)

JULY: “ECLIPSE” MIDDLE PANEL OF SYMBOLIC MASONIC TRIPTYCH: “PARABLE OF LIGHT AND DARK”

AUGUST: “VALLEY OF MYSTICAL SECRETS”

SEPTEMBER: HIRAM ABIFF WITH KING SOLOMON.

THIS IS THIS IS A SECTION ON THE RIGHT HAND PANEL (“REBIRTH”) OF THE TRIPTYCH: “PARABLE OF LIGHT AND DARK”

OCTOBER: THE “AMERICAN FREEDOM APRON”.

THE ARTIST UNIFIES ANCIENT MASONIC ORIGINS AND TEACHINGS WITH THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES

NOVEMBER: MELCHIZEDEK: FOUR EYES, SPIRITUAL VISION

THIS IS THIS IS A SECTION ON THE RIGHT HAND PANEL (“REBIRTH”) OF THE TRIPTYCH: “PARABLE OF LIGHT AND DARK”

DECEMBER: AN EARLIER ROUSSIMOFF PAINTED APRON

SIGNED 2018 ARI ROUSSIMOFF CALENDAR

Presenting a handsome Limited Edition 2018 Calendar featuring the Masonic Paintings of Renowned International Artist Ari Roussimoff. Signed by the artist. All pictures are in color. Full measurement open: 17 x 11 ¼ inches. Closed measures 11 ¼ x 8 ½ inches. Here are some of Roussimoff’s finest paintings dealing with the subject of Freemasonry. Each artwork is rich in symbolism and meaning. Including among the works is his triptych “Parable of Light and Dark” as well as examples of Roussimoff’s unique painted Masonic Aprons. Some of these pieces have been exhibited at the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library & Museum of the Grand Lodge of New York. Currently on display there is his recent Masonic painting “A Ladder Through Life”. In the year 2013, Masonic Hall (Grand Lodge of New York) honored the artist with a large exhibition of artwork. His painting of “Hiram’s Apron” appears as representative of modern Masonic art on an official postage stamp of the African country of Benin. One of the first contemporary artists to devote a significant element of his art to Masonic themes, Roussimoff has also done numerous Masonic works on commission and has lectured on these pieces as well as his other works. Roussimoff artworks are in collections throughout the world (scroll down for more detailed.biography). Now you can display this most impressive Ari Roussimoff Masonic 2018 Calender in your home, lodge or office. And great as a gift. Shipping is $10.00 in USA. Payment is expected within 3 days of auction close. Foreign bidders should contact us about shipping costs and conditions. Thank You.

                       

LIMITED EDITION 2018 ROUSSIMOFF MASONIC CALENDAR

Roussimoff Photo Gallery

Below are several views showing Roussimoff’s three painting series “Parable of Light and Dark” as they were exhibited at the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library and Museum of the Grand Lodge of New York

  

(below) Here is a small selection of photos showing Roussimoff’s paintings being displayed in prestigious art galleries and museums.

  

(below) Magazine & newspaper articles and announcements for Roussimoff exhibits in different languages

  

(below) Roussimoff’s live appearances. 1. Lecturing to university students. 2. Featured on MTV. 3. Amusing a sell-out crowd in New York’s famed Disco club, The “Limelight”.

  

(below) Roussimoff dressed in a vintage coat worn by the great Russian opera star Feodor Chaliapin

 

ABOUT ARI ROUSSIMOFF

Ari Roussimoff, a critically acclaimed painter and film director, has been called one of the most prolific and creative artists of his generation. His paintings of Russian, Ukrainian, Jewish, symbolic and Masonic themes have earned him much acclaim and they have been shown in over 80 exhibitions worldwide, including at the Eduard Nakhamkin Fine Arts Galleries, M.L. International Gallery of Fine Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, A & J Galleries, The Bucharest Museum , The Nicholas Roerich Museum, Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library and Museum, The Peter Fingesten Gallery-Pace University, Arma Galleries, Galerie Ehmer, Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery-Frostburg State University, The Theodor Herzel Institute, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Weintraub Gallery, Anthology Film Archives, Ingber Gallery, Hudson Guild Art Gallery, YM-YWHA, Art Gallery of the Educational Alliance, Galerie Fischer, Ukraine Club Gallery and many others. Among the many who have lauded Ari Roussimoff’s paintings were the modern art masters Marc Chagall and Oskar Kokoschka. And as a teenager, he was invited to lunch with Salvador Dali and his wife Gala. For some years now, Ari Roussimoff has also been active as a director of motion pictures. His first full-length feature film was the critically acclaimed surrealist horror movie, “SHADOWS IN THE CITY”. Roussimoff won the Phantom of the Movies’ award for Best Documentary of 1999 for his incredible film, “FREAKS UNCENSORED” (directed by Roussimoff, screenplay by Vivian Forlander). Considered by critics and audiences alike as the best ever documentary about Circus Sideshow Performers, “FREAKS UNCENSORED” was listed by the esteemed Facets Movie Lovers Video Guide as one of THE BEST DOCUMENTARY MOVIES OF ALL TIME! Roussimoff’s colorful life also includes creating sets for a Broadway show, costume design, performance art, hosting a three-part television music program on MTV and appearing on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in a non-singing acting role. A colorful speaker, the artist has given many talks on his work (and still does). Roussimoff has lectured at colleges, universities, cultural institutions, and various functions in both Europe and America. He has perfectly meshed his life as a painter and as a filmmaker in a way that has not been done before. A world traveler, Roussimoff has lived and worked in Zurich, Amsterdam, New York, Los Angeles, Munich, Miami Beach and San Diego, among other places. Roussimoff works at painting all the time and considers each picture an adventure.