Nikolai Morgun is a Crimean painter, landscape painter, portrait painter, master of still life. He is called "the most Russian of the Crimean artists." Morgun's works are in the museums of the Crimea, Ukraine, in the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, the Moscow City Hall, in the hands of private collectors in Russia, the USA, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Iceland, Poland and Estonia.
The famous Nikolai Sergeevich Morgun is one of the leading painters of Crimea, a talented artist and teacher, a recognized public figure in culture and fine arts. A distinctive feature of Nikolai Morgun's works is the special charm with which he transfers his feelings and sensations to the canvas.
Biography
Nikolai Sergeevich Morgun was born on November 9, 1944 in the Crimea, in the city of Simferopol.
From 1959 to 1964 Nikolai Morgun was educated at the Crimean Art School named after I. N. S. Samokisha.
From 1964 to 1967 - he served in the ranks of the Soviet army.
In 1973, Nikolai Morgun graduated from the Kiev State Art Institute (now the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture). His teachers were: V. G. Puzyrkov, A. I. Plamenitsky, I. A. Tikhiy, V. G. Vyrodova.
From 1973 to 2001, Nikolai Morgun worked at the Crimean Art School named after V. I. N. Samokisha. Nikolai Sergeevich devoted twenty-eight years to teaching at this school. Many of his students became famous masters of Russia and Ukraine. Among his students are People's Artist of Russia Petr Kozorenko, People's Artists of Ukraine Vasily Ganotsky, Viktor Efimenko and many others.
Since 1978 he has been a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR, a participant in many all-Union, republican, regional and city exhibitions. He was a worthy successor to the best traditions of the Russian classical school.
Since 1994 - Deputy for Creative Work of the Chairman of the Board of the Crimean Organization of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
Since 2005 - Nikolay Morgun Chairman of the Board of the Crimean Organization of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, since 2014 - Chairman of the Crimean Republican Branch of the All-Russian Union of Artists of Russia.
Creativity in the painting of Nikolai Morgun
The world around us in pictures
Nikolai Morgun was not only an excellent leader, but also a bright original artist, multifaceted talent, deep knowledge of the traditions of the Crimean art school, depth and subtle sense of style were combined in the works of Nikolai Morgun with high technique of execution. It is these wonderful qualities that allowed him to create a whole gallery of unforgettable works of fine art, which can be called the golden fund of the Crimean school of painting. As a successor to the traditions of the Russian classical school of painting, he devoted his work to nature, man and the beauty of the world around him. A large series of his paintings and sketches are devoted to Russian nature: "Spring Suzdal", "The Way to the Temple", "Museum of Wooden Architecture", "Outskirts of the Village", "Old Huts".
Landscapes and still lifes
Nikolai Morgun's landscapes are filled with emotions that are transmitted to the audience and find a response in the soul. Central Russia, Ukrainian and Crimean nature - these are vivid, unforgettable impressions that are reflected in his life and landscape works - "Birches of Sednev", "Spring Alupka" and many others. And what still lifes he painted! His still lifes breathe with purity and tenderness. Bouquets of roses are impressive, whose quivering floral soul the master felt especially delicately. These are "Blooming Roses", "Roses on the Winter Window", "White Roses" and others. There are still lifes with lilacs and wildflowers in his collection.
Subject pictures
Nikolai Sergeevich turned to the genre of portrait and subject painting throughout his entire career. Dated in different years, executed in different techniques, these works reflect the stages of his life and the life of the country. These are cycles of paintings dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, the post-war period, and the present. They take for the soul portraits of his mother, father and other people who have left a mark on his life.
Materials about the work of Nikolai Morgun
Materials about the work of N. Morgun were included in the albums "National Union of Artists of Ukraine", in the Modern Ukrainian Encyclopedia, the publication "Artists of Ukraine XX and XXI centuries." Among those released in Russia is the album "Victory" of the International Exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War; the book of the International Conference of the Union of Artists "The Art of Nations II", as well as "The Fine Arts of the Russian Federation. Crimea".
Nikolay Morgun is the author of the project "Crimean Drawing", traveling exhibitions of which were held with great success in different cities, head of the jubilee exhibition "70 years of the Crimean organization of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine". Under his leadership, in 2010, the fundamental anniversary album "70 years of the Crimean organization of the National Union of Artists" was published for the first time.
Artist titles and awards
For many years and fruitful work in the field of the visual arts of Crimea, Nikolai Morgun was awarded a number of honorary titles and state awards:
- "Honored Artist of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea" (2000),
- "Laureate of the Prize of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea" (2001),
- "Honored Artist of Ukraine" (2004),
- Badge of distinction of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine "For many years of fruitful work in the field of culture" (2010),
- Bronze medal "For the skill of the International Fund" Cultural Heritage "(2010),
- Honorary Diploma of the International Fund "Cultural Heritage" for achievements in the visual arts and personal contribution to teaching. (2010),
- Gold medal “Traditions. Craftsmanship. Spirituality”VTOO of the Union of Artists of Russia (2015).
Personal life
Nikolai Morgun died on March 30, 2017 at the age of 73. Despite his busy schedule, he always remained considerate towards his colleagues, a teacher and an example of loyal service for young artists.
