Moscow-born artist Alexei Butirskiy creates reminiscent urban landscapes that speak in a language of light, shadow, and silence. Trained at the Moscow Art College and the Russian Academy of the Arts, Butirskiy brings a classical foundation to his contemporary vision.Since 1996, his work has been featured in over 10 exhibitions and solo shows throughout Russia, England, and beyond. His paintings are often quiet and contemplative, capturing the stillness of a city at rest. With a mastery of chiaroscuro and a reverence for atmosphere, Butirskiy transforms ordinary street scenes into luminous moments of introspection. Influences from the great masters like Claude Lorrain and Caravaggio can be felt in the play of light and dark across his canvases, yet his style remains uniquely personal. Through his nuanced command of architecture, space, and subtle color, Butirskiy invites viewers into a world both grounded and ethereal. Today, his work resides in private collections and galleries across Europe and the United States, marking him as one of Russia’s most distinguished contemporary realists.