Celebrating the centenary of the renowned Krasnoyarsk artist Andrey Pozdeev and the tenth anniversary of the A. G. Pozdeev New Art School in Krasnoyarsk, students and teachers collaborated to create a massive linocut. The collective spent two weeks working on the project, carving a 10-meter-long design into vinyl flooring first.

​Cr.: Ruslan Rybakov

At the heart of the sketch lies one of Pozdeev's most recognizable symbols: the "Tiger," which is considered a self-portrait of the artist and takes centre stage in the linocut. However, the entire composition is filled with shapes and symbols that will be instantly familiar to any resident of Krasnoyarsk—including widely known architectural landmarks and even bronze gophers.

Cr.: Ruslan Rybakov

A unique technique was used to print the linocut: a road roller was brought in, becoming a special participant in the creation of the art project.

A total of several copies were made. Three or four will be given to an art museum. One will be kept by the school, while another will be cut into pieces and given to each author as a memento of the event.

Cr.: Ruslan Rybakov​

Additional info:
Lino print or linocut is a printmaking technique. The image is carved into linoleum, and then an impression is made on paper using the carving.