Olga Suvorova: Annunciation 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Olga Suvorova (Russian, b. 1966) Annunciation, 2015 Olga Suvorova’s Annunciation follows a long tradition of reverential artworks depicting the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she will conceive the Son of God. The ornate costumes—silk and velvet, jeweled and embroidered—are complemented by vibrant flowers and birds, including the symbolic white dove and lilies. The result is a lush tapestry, delicate in feeling but full of undeniably boisterous color.

Olga Suvorova

The lavish works of Olga Suvorova (Russian, b. 1966) center upon the commedia dell’arte, its characters and themes depicted in a signature style influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites, Gustav Klimt, and traditional Russian icons. Her ornate costumes—their silks and velvets, jewels and embroideries—are often the stars of any scene, which she rounds out with musical instruments, flowers, and birds. The result is a lush tapestry, delicate in feeling but full of undeniably boisterous color. Suvorova, who comes from a family of artists, is known for her portraiture, both at home in Russia and around the world. Her work has been featured in shows in the United States, China, and countries throughout Europe, and she exhibits regularly in Paris and London.