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War in Ukraine suddenly became more personal to me. @kirilllf, the handle that artist Kirill Fadeyev uses on IG suddenly became a direct link to the war malignant narcissist Vladimir Putin is waging on Ukraine.  The images in his Stories told a strikingly depressing tale of destruction: the havoc caused by Russian tanks.

Kirill lives just 15 km. from Kyiv. I cannot imagine how he feels. I would be paralyzed by fear. Feeling that the only thing that he can do is show us his painting of his idea of Ukraine is such an incredibly touching gesture, though. War is horrible and makes people feel that they cannot do anything to stop it. I hate that feeling.

That is why I am showing his work today. I have wanted to post his paintings for awhile, and no better time than now. One thing we can do is give him a follow and if possible, buy one of his paintings. Some are not cheap, mind you, and they can be found from $30 up to $2,000. But they are all incredibly beautiful (and many are in full-size canvas!) and touch on a variety of topics. His website is called ARTGAYS.COM in case you are interested. 

I am posting his website here because I discovered that even though I knew there were some lurkers, google has told me that many, many more people than I thought actually click on my posts. So if you have the means (or are in Europe, apparently I have a ton of readers in Europe??), make sure you either contact him on his website or follow him on IG. It will make me feel like I did something for someone in a precarious situation. Ukrainians are going to need a lot of help to rebuild their country after that maniac finishes his pissing contest with the world.

I love his vision. It's very sensual and very... Bel Ami? His art somehow reminds me of those men in the Bel Ami videos, impossibly endowed and incredibly beautiful. I think that's the beauty he captures in his paintings: a somehow idealized man who still has time to appear a little bruised. If you have watched Bel Ami porn, you know what I'm talking about. If not... 

I like his big format graphics and paintings best but he also has very affordable prints. And even non-erotic works, if that's your pleasure. I prefer the paintings of men and I've been eyeing some of his works on sale for a hot minute. 

And his art goes beyond painting dicks. From his website:

Kirill Fadeyev is an artist with an exceptional imagination and tremendous artistic skill. Known as the Ukrainian Aubrey Beardsley, his elegant line drawing makes his erotic pictures of men unique and immediately recognizable. Based in Kiev, Ukraine, he works as a painter and architectural designer. A fine artist, he won many prizes as a student and a major historical painting by him hangs in the office of the Government of Kiev. Fadeyev is also the author of a number of sculptural and architectural monuments, including the monument of the WWII fallen soldiers in the very center of Kiev. He is a challenging artist and his works will often shock the viewer. But his great skill as a draftsman, along with his humor and sense of play, redeem his works and raise them to some of the most engaging works of graphic art produced anywhere in the world today. 

Yeah. That's right. 

I hope everything goes well for Kirill and his people. I'm keeping an eye on his feed, just in case. I'm really looking forward to his next post, hopefully telling us that everything is ok and that things in Kyiv are better and that Ukraine is back to being a free nation. Fingers crossed!

XOXO

@kirilllf

P.S: Today, that Malignant Narcissist in the Kremlin is sending a forty mile long line of tanks to Ukraine. I am sure his fragile little ego is bruised and even though the world is condemning his actions, he'll attack. If you want to help people in Ukrainie here's some resources:

@NPR

@KIMSAIRA

@MOSHEH, @MOSHEH

You could also give to verified charities working to help Ukraine.