Gennady Zubkov

Painter, graphic artist, teacher. Born in the family of Gerasim Zubkov in Perm (1940). Studied painting and graphic art at the Alexander Herzen Pedagogical Institute in Leningrad (1962–68) and Impressionism, Cézanneism, Cubism and the cup-cupola system under Vladimir Sterligov (1963–73). Developed Vladimir Sterligov’s method of teaching form and colour (1976–78). Began teaching independently (1986). Founded the Form + Colour group (1995) and joined the Union of Artists (1998). Lives and works in St Petersburg. Contributed to exhibitions (from 1967).