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{{Short description|Canadian Macedonian painter, iconographer and muralist}}
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'''Georgi Danevski''' (born July 25<sup>th</sup>, 1947) is a Macedonian painter, [[iconographer]] and [[muralist]].<ref>http://www.danevski.com/</ref> He was born in [[Macedonia]], before spending a number of years traveling and becoming known throughout [[Europe]] and [[North America]] for his [[murals]] and [[canvas]] art.
'''Georgi Danevski''' (born 25 July 1947) is a [[Macedonian Canadians|Canadian Macedonian]] painter, [[iconographer]] and [[muralist]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://georgidanevski.com/| title = Georgi Danevski - Master Artist}}</ref> He was born in [[Yugoslav Macedonia]], before spending a number of years traveling and becoming known throughout [[Europe]] and [[North America]] for his [[murals]] and [[canvas]] art.
He designed and painted a large [[mural]] at [[St. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church, Markham, Ontario]] and other churches. He was also commissioned to paint a portrait of [[Frank Stronach]], the founder of [[Magna International]] and also a painting of the [[racehorse]] Northern Dancer.
He designed and painted a large [[mural]] at [[St. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church, Markham, Ontario]] and other churches. He was also commissioned to paint a portrait of [[Frank Stronach]], the founder of [[Magna International]], [[Moses Znaimer]] and also a painting of the Canadian Triple Crown racehorse Wando.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Danveski was born in [[Macedonia]] on July 25<sup>th</sup>, 1947. He grew up in [[Macedonia]], where he was adopted at the age of 4 by his uncle. His adopted father played an early role in shaping Danevski into a young artist. He regularly attended a [[Macedonian Orthodox Church]] in [[Berovo]] with his grandmother, where he became fascinated by its [[décor]].<ref>http://www.cemahosting.com/front-page/georgi-danevski-confessions-of-the-heart/</ref> The [[church]], situated in an [[archaeological]] town, features some of the earliest [[Byzantine]] icons and [[frescoes]] that date back centuries.<ref name="omnitv.ca">http://www2.omnitv.ca/programming/lang_docs_details.php?id=83</ref>
Danveski was born in [[Saramzalino]], then in [[SFR Yugoslavia]] on 25 July 1947. He grew up in [[SR Macedonia]], where he was adopted at the age of 4 by his uncle. His adopted father played an early role in shaping Danevski into a young artist. He regularly attended a [[Macedonian Orthodox Church]] in [[Berovo]] with his grandmother, where he became fascinated by its [[décor]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cemahosting.com/front-page/georgi-danevski-confessions-of-the-heart/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402121717/http://www.cemahosting.com/front-page/georgi-danevski-confessions-of-the-heart/ |archive-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The [[church (building)|church]], situated in an [[archaeological]] town, features some of the earliest [[Byzantine]] icons and [[frescoes]] that date back centuries.<ref name="omnitv.ca">{{Cite web |url=http://www2.omnitv.ca/programming/lang_docs_details.php?id=83 |title=Omni Tv |access-date=16 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402100605/http://www2.omnitv.ca/programming/lang_docs_details.php?id=83 |archive-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
He pursued his passion for art throughout his education. He specialized in art in High School in [[Skopje]], [[Macedonia]] and later completed his education in 1972 after graduating with a Master’s degree from the [[University of Ljubljana]] where was mentored by Gabriel Stupica and Zoran Didek. As a young man following his graduation, he spent a number of years travelling between various countries and cities, including [[Spain]], [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[France]], [[Switzerland]], [[Russia]] and [[Italy]].<ref name="silvio-co.com">http://www.silvio-co.com/pigeons/pdf/Georgi-Danevski-pigeon-lover.pdf</ref> He married at a young age and settled in [[Vinica]] for several years before emigrating to [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] in 1995.<ref name="omnitv.ca"/>
He pursued his passion for art throughout his education. He married at a young age and settled in [[Vinica, North Macedonia|Vinica]]. He specialized in art in High School in [[Skopje]], [[Socialist Republic of Macedonia|SR Macedonia]] and later completed his education in 1972 after graduating with a master's degree from the [[University of Ljubljana]] where he was mentored by Gabriel Stupica and Zoran Didek. Following his graduation, he spent a number of years travelling between various countries and cities, including [[Spain]], [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[France]], [[Switzerland]], [[Russia]] and [[Italy]],<ref name="silvio-co.com">{{Cite web|url=https://silviosfarm.com/|title=Silvios Aronia Farm • Racing Pigeons • Bookstore & Publisher|date=23 July 2020|website=silviosfarm.com|accessdate=27 June 2023}}</ref> before emigrating to [[Toronto]], Canada in 1995.<ref name="omnitv.ca"/>


==Works==
==Works==
[[File:13GD2010StDimitrijaChurchCealing.jpg|thumb|St. Dimitrija Church Ceiling painted by Georgi Danevski]]
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Danevski is best-known for his [[muralist]] works in Churches. His life as an artist changed dramatically when he was approached by two Canadian Macedonians to move to [[Toronto]]. The reason behind the move was to carry out a large project, where he would adorn the first [[North American]] Macedonian Church, St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in [[Toronto]], which features his [[fresco]] [[mural]].<ref name="omnitv.ca"/>
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Danevski was featured in the [[Toronto Star]] in 2007 after he began painting unique [[Byzantine]]-style [[frescos]] and iconography throughout the [[St. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church, Markham, Ontario]] in Canada.<ref name="thestar.com">http://www.thestar.com/news/2007/04/06/with_all_the_angels_and_saints</ref> He worked on the [[mural]] for a number of years and it was quoted by the [[Toronto Star]] that once completed it could be the largest [[mural]] of its kind in [[North America]]. The [[mural]] is 600 square metres in size, was completed in 2010 and took an estimated 5 years to complete. The completed [[mural]] contains over 1000 icons and composite murals depicting [[Christian history]].<ref name="thestar.com"/>


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Danevski is best known for his [[muralist]] works in Churches. His life as an artist changed dramatically when he was approached by two Canadian Macedonians to move to [[Toronto]]. The reason behind the move was to carry out a large project, where he would adorn the first [[North American]] Macedonian Church, St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in [[Toronto]], which features his [[fresco]] [[mural]].<ref name="omnitv.ca"/>
⚫
Danevski was featured in the [[Toronto Star]] in 2007 after he began painting unique [[Byzantine]]-style [[frescos]] and iconography throughout the [[St. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church, Markham, Ontario]] in Canada.<ref name="thestar.com">{{cite web| url = https://www.thestar.com/news/2007/04/06/with_all_the_angels_and_saints| title = With all the angels and saints {{!}} The Star| website = [[Toronto Star]]| date = 6 April 2007}}</ref> He worked on the [[mural]] for a number of years and it was quoted by the [[Toronto Star]] that once completed it could be the largest [[mural]] of its kind in [[North America]]. The [[mural]] is 600 square meters in size, was completed in 2010 and took an estimated 5 years to complete. The completed [[mural]] contains over 1000 icons and composite murals depicting [[Christian history]].<ref name="thestar.com"/>


==Work on Canvas==
==Work on Canvas==

[[File:07GD2002Three.jpg|thumb|"Three" oil on canvas by Georgi Danevski]]
Danevski's work is best known throughout [[Europe]], where he made his mark initially. He has created a number of expressions, which led to him having a broad and steady demand from private collectors, [[museums]] and [[galleries]]. Much of the demand for his work comes from [[North America]] and also [[Europe]].<ref name="silvio-co.com"/>
Danevski's work is best known throughout [[Europe]], where he made his mark initially. He has created a number of expressions, which led to him having a broad and steady demand from private collectors, [[museums]] and [[Art gallery|galleries]]. Much of the demand for his work comes from [[North America]] and also [[Europe]].<ref name="silvio-co.com"/>
His work has been exhibited at a number of exhibitions, including the “Chamber Exhibition”, [[Parliament of Canada]], [[Ottawa]]. It was recently quoted that he sold the painting 'Three' for the value of $27,000 in [[London, England]] in 2007. <ref name="thestar.com"/>
His work has been exhibited at a number of exhibitions, including the "Chamber Exhibition", [[Parliament of Canada]], [[Ottawa]]. It was recently quoted that he sold the painting 'Three' for the value of $27,000 € in [[London, England]] in 2007.<ref name="thestar.com"/>
Original horse paintings created by Danevski are collected by many private collectors, including the famous jockey, Desmond Sanford "Sandy" Hawley. Danveski was commissioned in 2003 by The Ontario Jockey Club to paint a portrait of the champion horse, [[Wando]]. The horse won the Canadian Triple Crown in 2003.<ref name="silvio-co.com"/>
Original horse paintings created by Danevski are collected by many private collectors, including the famous jockey, Desmond Sanford "Sandy" Hawley. Danveski was commissioned in 2003 by The Ontario Jockey Club to paint a portrait of the champion horse, [[Wando (horse)|Wando]]. The horse won the Canadian Triple Crown in 2003.<ref name="silvio-co.com"/>
During the same year, he was commissioned to paint a portrait of [[Frank Stronach]], the founder of [[Magna International]] and also a portrait of [[Moses Znaimer]].<ref>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/frank-stronachs-life-in-pictures/article634876/</ref>
During the same year, he was commissioned to paint a portrait of [[Frank Stronach]], the founder of [[Magna International]] and also a portrait of [[Moses Znaimer]],<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/frank-stronachs-life-in-pictures/article634876/| title = Frank Stronach's life in pictures - The Globe and Mail| website = [[The Globe and Mail]]| date = 31 March 2011}}</ref> founder of [[Citytv Toronto]] and [[ZoomerMedia]].


==Influence==
==Influence==
In the book Heavenly Iconostasis of Danevski, Danevski stated that he is influenced by [[El Greco]], [[Francisco Goya]], [[Diego Velázquez]] and [[Rembrandt]].<ref>Milan R. Durlo (2003). Heavenly Iconostasis of Danevski. p. 77.</ref>
In the book Heavenly Iconostasis of Danevski, Danevski stated that he is influenced by [[Nature]], [[El Greco]], [[Francisco Goya]], [[Diego Velázquez]] and [[Rembrandt]].<ref>Milan R. Durlo (2003). Heavenly Iconostasis of Danevski. p. 77.</ref>


==Films==
==Films==
A number of films have been created about Danevski's life and work. In 2010, Omni TV produced a documentary filmed on location in [[Europe]] and [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] about Danevski's life, which covered much of his life and his artistic work.<ref name="omnitv.ca"/> The film ''Icons of God’s Eyes'', also featured Danevski, which was produced by the San Paolo Film Company and [[The Vatican]].
A number of films have been created about Danevski's life and work. In 2010, Omni TV produced a documentary filmed on location in [[Europe]] and [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada about Danevski's life, ''Confessions of the Heart'', which covered much of his life and his artistic work.<ref name="omnitv.ca"/> The film ''Icons of God’s Eyes'', also featured Danevski, which was produced by the San Paolo Film Company and [[Holy See|The Vatican]].


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
# Milan R. Durlo - Heavenly Iconostasis of Danevski (2003)
# Milan R. Durlo - Heavenly Iconostasis of Danevski (2003)
# Danevski, Georgi - Art is Life (2015)


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

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[[Category:Members of the Macedonian Orthodox Church]]
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[[Category:Canadian muralists]]

Latest revision as of 02:18, 25 February 2024

Georgi Danevski
Born
Georgi Danevski

(1947-07-25)25 July 1947
NationalityYugoslav, Canadian
Known forMurals, Canvas
Notable workSt. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church, Markham, Ontario
Websitegeorgidanevski.com

Georgi Danevski (born 25 July 1947) is a Canadian Macedonian painter, iconographer and muralist.[1] He was born in Yugoslav Macedonia, before spending a number of years traveling and becoming known throughout Europe and North America for his murals and canvas art. He designed and painted a large mural at St. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church, Markham, Ontario and other churches. He was also commissioned to paint a portrait of Frank Stronach, the founder of Magna International, Moses Znaimer and also a painting of the Canadian Triple Crown racehorse Wando.

Early life

[edit]

Danveski was born in Saramzalino, then in SFR Yugoslavia on 25 July 1947. He grew up in SR Macedonia, where he was adopted at the age of 4 by his uncle. His adopted father played an early role in shaping Danevski into a young artist. He regularly attended a Macedonian Orthodox Church in Berovo with his grandmother, where he became fascinated by its décor.[2] The church, situated in an archaeological town, features some of the earliest Byzantine icons and frescoes that date back centuries.[3] He pursued his passion for art throughout his education. He married at a young age and settled in Vinica. He specialized in art in High School in Skopje, SR Macedonia and later completed his education in 1972 after graduating with a master's degree from the University of Ljubljana where he was mentored by Gabriel Stupica and Zoran Didek. Following his graduation, he spent a number of years travelling between various countries and cities, including Spain, Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, Russia and Italy,[4] before emigrating to Toronto, Canada in 1995.[3]

Works

[edit]

Danevski is best known for his muralist works in Churches. His life as an artist changed dramatically when he was approached by two Canadian Macedonians to move to Toronto. The reason behind the move was to carry out a large project, where he would adorn the first North American Macedonian Church, St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto, which features his fresco mural.[3] Danevski was featured in the Toronto Star in 2007 after he began painting unique Byzantine-style frescos and iconography throughout the St. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church, Markham, Ontario in Canada.[5] He worked on the mural for a number of years and it was quoted by the Toronto Star that once completed it could be the largest mural of its kind in North America. The mural is 600 square meters in size, was completed in 2010 and took an estimated 5 years to complete. The completed mural contains over 1000 icons and composite murals depicting Christian history.[5]

Work on Canvas

[edit]

Danevski's work is best known throughout Europe, where he made his mark initially. He has created a number of expressions, which led to him having a broad and steady demand from private collectors, museums and galleries. Much of the demand for his work comes from North America and also Europe.[4] His work has been exhibited at a number of exhibitions, including the "Chamber Exhibition", Parliament of Canada, Ottawa. It was recently quoted that he sold the painting 'Three' for the value of $27,000 € in London, England in 2007.[5] Original horse paintings created by Danevski are collected by many private collectors, including the famous jockey, Desmond Sanford "Sandy" Hawley. Danveski was commissioned in 2003 by The Ontario Jockey Club to paint a portrait of the champion horse, Wando. The horse won the Canadian Triple Crown in 2003.[4] During the same year, he was commissioned to paint a portrait of Frank Stronach, the founder of Magna International and also a portrait of Moses Znaimer,[6] founder of Citytv Toronto and ZoomerMedia.

Influence

[edit]

In the book Heavenly Iconostasis of Danevski, Danevski stated that he is influenced by Nature, El Greco, Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez and Rembrandt.[7]

Films

[edit]

A number of films have been created about Danevski's life and work. In 2010, Omni TV produced a documentary filmed on location in Europe and Toronto, Ontario, Canada about Danevski's life, Confessions of the Heart, which covered much of his life and his artistic work.[3] The film Icons of God’s Eyes, also featured Danevski, which was produced by the San Paolo Film Company and The Vatican.

Further reading

[edit]
  1. Milan R. Durlo - Heavenly Iconostasis of Danevski (2003)
  2. Danevski, Georgi - Art is Life (2015)

References

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  1. ^ "Georgi Danevski - Master Artist".
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ a b c d "Omni Tv". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Silvios Aronia Farm • Racing Pigeons • Bookstore & Publisher". silviosfarm.com. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "With all the angels and saints | The Star". Toronto Star. 6 April 2007.
  6. ^ "Frank Stronach's life in pictures - The Globe and Mail". The Globe and Mail. 31 March 2011.
  7. ^ Milan R. Durlo (2003). Heavenly Iconostasis of Danevski. p. 77.
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