From the guestbook
For me, the death of V.P. Kuznetsov was so unexpected—it is hard to believe that he is no longer with us. He was a talented artist; his watercolors are expressive and rich. I know of no one else who could compare to him in modesty and his simplicity in dealing with people. He left behind a fond memory, and the people of Uva will remember him for a long time.
Dmitriev
former head of the district,
chairman of the executive committee of the council of deputies,
first secretary of the district party committee in Uva, 1962-86.
12.11.2001
I do not know which art movement to attribute V. Kuznetsov's work to, but it is like a clear stream from which one can drink with delight, using its water to wash away the mire that has covered us lately. His watercolor and oil paintings lead us out of a dark forest into a sunlit glade. The family portraits are painted with great love for the subjects. A once unknown man rises before us through his art, breathing something new and life-affirming into us. There is also a certain subtle veil that lends his paintings an even deeper soulfulness. Thank you to him for living, creating, and giving people the opportunity, if only for a brief moment, to see the unseen.
T. Chumakova
I want to say thank you to Volodya, not only for what is shown here at the exhibition, but for everything he did during his unfortunately brief life, both for our district and for each of us personally. It is no secret that his paintings can be found in almost every home, and they bring us joy. An artist's life continues as long as his works live on, so he remains forever alive in our eyes and hearts. Live long, Volodya.
Mikhail Grebin
20.11.2001
Remarkable works, living faces, living nature. All the paintings are created with such love and purity of soul! A very big thank you to the artist's wife for keeping her husband's memory bright. We are so sorry for Kuznetsov's passing; it is heartbreaking that we will not see any more new paintings from him. Many thanks to the museum staff for their hard work and patience.
Pushkareva G.F.
16.11.2001
To Volodya Kuznetsov:
"Speak not of the torments of creation,
Though your soul cried out in the dark...
Weave a miracle out of this pain
And start everything over, start anew..."
Lyudmila Petrovna, thank you very much. I wish you all the very best. Thank you.
Barygina Vera
23.11.2001
The works of artist Vladimir Kuznetsov—the landscapes of our Udmurt nature—were so delicately and sincerely transferred to paper by Volodya. I admire his pieces, which he painted from the bottom of his heart and soul. Also, thanks to the museum staff, his work can be seen by the residents of our town of Uva and the entire Uva District. May his artistic sketches bring people joy and spiritual fulfillment.
Vladimir Neustroev
24.12.2001
It is an immense sorrow that Volodya is no longer with us. I truly admire his watercolors! ...Such mastery and inspiration... I wish happiness to his family.
A. Limonov
9.11.2001
I really enjoyed Kuznetsov's exhibition. Especially the piece depicting the blizzard—you feel as if you are transported right into it and experience everything happening there! I am very grateful to the museum staff. I experienced feelings of pure delight and joy!
Bykova Polina
7th-grade student
12.12.2001
I truly loved the exhibition dedicated to the memory of V. Kuznetsov. I also enjoyed the nature paintings. If you look closely into them and reflect, it feels as if you find yourself in another world where everything is so beautiful and pure. I especially loved the family portraits. All his paintings are filled with such love, warmth, tenderness, kindness, and sensitivity; words fail to describe his art. It is deeply saddening to think that such a person and artist is no longer by our side.
M. Severyukhina
7th-grade student
8.11.2001
We were highly impressed by this exhibition and the unique technique of the artworks. Looking at the paintings, you feel as though you are right there. Through his art and photographs, we discovered the creative life of the artist, feeling as if we were personally present when these works were being painted.
Anikin Kostya and Vakhrushev Dima
art school students
4.12.2001
A wonderful world is brought to life in the paintings of artist V.P. Kuznetsov. They make you want to gaze for a long, long time, stay silent, and reflect on life. Thank you to the museum staff, and thank you to the artist's wife for keeping his memory bright.
V.G. Bukhalova
5.11.2001
We truly enjoyed the exhibition of Vladimir Kuznetsov's paintings. It felt as though we had stepped into a fairy tale called Nature! Delight in the soul and a tender melancholy... Thank you.
Burkova A.G.
Vikulova L.I.
A brilliant artist, unrecognized in his lifetime. Thank you to the family who helped and supported him in his art. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Amateur artists
Yuferev E.A., Kureshev A.V.
16.04.2011
To my mentor and teacher, Vladimir Petrovich, from Valery Vasilyevich Kasikhin. Some are no more, and others are far away. Time flies relentlessly. I recall an episode from when I had just started working at the "Yunost" Palace of Culture as part of the graphic design team. Vladimir Petrovich—then still just Volodya—asked me first thing: "Do you do creative work?" My answer was yes. From that moment on, our friendship never ceased until the very end... With respect, once again.
21.10.2010
Subtlety, confidence of line, and the very thing that makes life worth living. The works are magnificent; they carry the breath of the unknown. The sun gives way to the moon, a misty haze yields to the falling snow. These works have a living soul. Thank you so much for the exhibition. It has brought the breath of life back into me.
Polina
20.11.2010