Mountains, rocks, and stone have always fascinated me, since they are some of the few authentic relics we can touch and embrace, that are the "messengers" of the history of our planet. Similarly, craftsmanship in stone, a natural material which is an indispensable part of Earth, is something I've been passionate about preserving in this era of fast moving and fast created objects of Art. We don't seem to have the time it takes. The process of creating art forms in stone is one of the most ancient ways of "preserving" history of our planet and the process hasn't changed much. It is and has been ecologically responsible and environmentally safe -using what Earth offers us- stone with the help of some of the most ancient tools - hammer and chisels.
My work is about translating the human emotions into a three-dimensional visual sculpture. The focus is on the beauty and complexity of the humankind, rather than the ugliness and misery. The goal is to "touch" the viewer, to connect through sculpture with his/her inner feelings, memories and send him/her on own path of exploring one's own emotions.
The works represent the feminine and the masculine, the yin and yang, the moon and the sun - which could produce either dichotomy or harmony. The deciphering is for the viewer to undertake...

Alice is represented by 1Point 618 Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio, Malton Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio and Aaron Gallery in Washington,D.C.

"Finally found the time to visit your website and see your beautiful work..it has a very serene feeling to it...very sensitive and strong at the same time. Also so fascinating to hear you come from Russia" -Trish Flannery, Artist.

"Your new pieces show an adventuresome exploration of your expression. Your work captures the feminine archetype as a force of nature. Eternal Dance and Contemplation express a refinement of metaphoric abstraction. The use of texture contrasts eloquently with the finished surface and the point work contrasts nicely with the finished surfaces. Very exciting to see your work moving forward. Persistence and passion are powerful forces. Keep carving." -Rick Rothstock,Sculptor

Acquisition

Vacuum Systems International, Inc. - Cleveland, Ohio (2008)
Lake View - Private installation - Cleveland, Ohio (2007)
The Putnam Sculpture Endowment Collection, Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, Ohio (2005)
The Putnam Sculpture Collection, CWRU, Cleveland, Ohio (2005)
Vacuum Systems International, Cleveland, Ohio (2008)

Featured Artist/Solo Exhibitions

Christine Frechard Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2011)
"On the Wall, Off the Wall" - solo show, O Gallery, Beachwood, Ohio (May-June 2011)
"Reflections of the Mind" solo show 1Point 618 Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (September 2009)
"Pursuit of Happiness" show, Malton gallery (October 2009)
Metropolitan Galleries "Dichotomy", Cleveland, Ohio (2007)
Aaron Gallery, 2-person show. Washington, D.C. (2006, 2007, 2008)
Opus Gallery "All Women - All Art". Cleveland, Ohio - 2005, 2006

Juried Exhibitions (Selected)

Archived Artists of Western Reserve, "Seeing Green", Cleveland, Ohio (2011)
Spiritual Exhibit - Wasmer Gallery, Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio (July 2011)
Butler Museum of American Art, (February 2009)
Valley Center for the Arts. Chagrin Falls, Ohio (2005*, 2006)
The Sculpture Center. Cleveland, Ohio (2005)
The Fine Arts Association. Willoughby, Ohio (2005)
Thrive Gallery. Cleveland, Ohio (2004)
Fairmount Arts Center. Russell, Ohio (2000*,2002* )

*award winner

Exhibitions and Fund - Raisers (Selected)

Cleveland Artists Foundation, Cleveland Creates, Lakewood, Ohio (2011)
"Art Cares" Cleveland, Ohio (June 2011)
American Diabetes Association, (April 2008, 2009)
Larchmere Gallery (Invitational). (September, December 2007)
Opus Gallery - (July 2007)
Art Collinwood - (July 2007, 2008)
Atmosphere Gallery - Sculpture Garden, (summer 2007)
Valley Center for the Arts. (Invitational) Chagrin Falls, Ohio, (2007)
"JAR Show" - The Galleria, Cleveland, Ohio, June 2006
"Women as Objects of Art" - Studio 324, Cleveland, Ohio, (spring, 2006)
Sculpture Garden Exhibition - Atmosphere Gallery, Tremont, Ohio, (2005)**
Cleveland Bar Association - spring 2005, fall 2005 Shows
Earthworks Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (2000**, 2001**, 2002**)
Art Walks, Little Italy, Cleveland, Ohio (2000**, 2001**, 2002*, 2006, 2007, 2008)
Lawrence Fund-Raiser (2002) **
Ratner Fund-Raiser (2002) **

** work in private collections
Work in private collections in California, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC, Wyoming

Press Materials:

Sun Courier, March 2008
"Cleveland Jewish News" July 2007
"Cleveland Business Connections" May 2007
ART (Artist Review Today), Cleveland, Ohio March 2006
"Art of the Day" 2006
Art Collinwood (web publication) July 2007



"Malton Gallery Reception", Cincinnatti, Ohio, 2008