Monday, May 11, 2009

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ALEXI B. MITCHOUROV
27 Gibson Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611


203-733-0178 e-mail: mailto:amitchurov@yahoo.com
web: http://amitchourov.blogspot.com/
http://aleximitchourov.blogspot.com/



SUMMARY

Sculptor/Fine Artist with extensive commercial experience creating human likenesses, licensed characters, animals and architecture/scenery. Able to work in fine detail at any scale (from monumental to miniature) across multiple media including: resin, plaster, ceramics, bronze, wood and carved stone. Additional expertise in painting, moldmaking/casting and architectural restoration.

EXPERIENCE

MBI, INC. /Danbury Mint Division, Norwalk, CT March 2005 to Present
(Leading maker and marketer of heirloom quality collectibles and giftware.)

Development Artist/Master Sculptor
Responsible for sculpting the Danbury Mint's original product prototypes, including figurines, dolls, ornaments, jewelry and precision models. Specific projects include: major league athlete and Shirley Temple portrait figurines; Betty Boop, Mickey Mouse, Cabbage Patch and Kewpie licensed characters; realistic wildlife; sports stadiums and many other subjects across a wide range of media.
BAY ARTS, New Haven, CT February 2001 to February 2005
(Producer of original and commissioned fine art products.)

Designer and Sculptor
Designed and developed sculptures for galleries and private and commercial commissions. Range of work included human and animal portraits in plaster, resin and bronze as well as abstract compositions in a wide variety of media.

INDEPENDENT ARTIST June 1995 to January 2001
Sculptor and architectural restoration specialist.

EDUCATION

M.F.A., National Academy of Fine Arts, Repin Institute, St. Petersburg, (Leningrad)
Received President’s Grant for Talented Sculptors
Portfolio and Reference Available Upon Request.

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