Archetypes of Boris Smotrov`s works as a tool for national self-identification of the individual in chaotic conditions of the turn of the 21st century

The paper discusses the works of Moscow artist Boris Smotrov. It provides a general analysis tools his artistic style as well data on main vectors creative activity (painting, poster graphics). author dwells master’s in field painting, focusing national themes. study distinguishes dominant blocks painter's (landscape, thematic painting), detects specifics language, methods working with color, mastering line and pays attention to interaction painting graphics B. Smotrov’s baggage decorative manner. addressees archetypes Smotrov (firebird, cow, apple, spring, Maslenitsa, etc.). propensity for allegorical language is explained by competent use means creating poster. analyzes individual features work creation own author's “patchwork” result transformation rethinking influence various styles manners artists, from A. Matisse K. Petrov-Vodkin. art master acts an effective tool debunking myths about cheap popular character Russian motifs, combating superficial perceptions them. highlights worldview universals culture problems turning periods, one which includes path special self-identification person conditions cultural chaos at turn century since they are display personal collective exhibitions not only Russia, but also Austria, China, Korea, United States stored museums (Moscow, Perm, Tula), private collections USA, Switzerland. comes conclusion that “patchwork style” quintessence works.