SERGEI ISUPOV
ANDROGENY
The Androgyny series of large-scale heads and busts, often with surrealistic features and complex facial expressions, began during a residency at Kecskemét, Hungary in 2008 and led to Isupov’s first solo exhibitions at Ferrin Gallery (Pittsfield, MA), Mesa Contemporary Arts Center (Mesa, AZ) and the Daum Museum of Art (Sedalia, MO) in 2009.
His latest work in the series Heritage is featured in dialog with select works from series in the artist’s archive in his latest solo exhibit at the
Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery (Keene State College, NH) in 2023.
Select pieces from Androgyny remain in the artist’s archive for use in contemporary installations as well as available for collections and client acquisitions.
![Sergei Isupov, "Renaissance" and "A History of Lovers", 2009, Androgyny Series Sergei Isupov, "Renaissance" and "A History of Lovers", 2009, Androgyny Series of Heads & Busts. Photo by John Polak Photography](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/27610_27611_Sergei_Isupov_AHistoryofLovers_Renaissance_2009_SIFG_08_72dpi.jpg)
Heritage
Isupov’s Most Recent Piece in the Androgyny Series
“Surrealistic” | (Busts/Heads)
![Sergei Isupov, "Heritage", 2023 Sergei Isupov, "Heritage", 2023, stoneware, stain, glaze, 32 x 29 x 16". Photo by John Polak Photography.](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/43798_Sergei_Isupov_Heritage_2023_front_SI_110123_27_72dpi.jpg)
2009 | “Androgyny: New Work by Sergei Isupov”, Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, Sedalia, MO, October 3 – December 6, 2009
2009 | “Androgyny”, Mesa Contemporary Arts Center, Mesa, AZ, April 10 – August 2, 2009
2008 | “Androgyny, The Preview, Solo Exhibition: Sculpture, Painting, Drawing”; Ferrin Gallery, Pittsfield, MA
2008
Isupov’s First Works in the Androgyny Series
“Surrealistic” | (Busts/Heads)
Clear-Eyed
!["Clear-Eyed," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 33.5 x 16 x 11".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/15108_72.jpg)
Immortality
!["Immortality," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 15 x 14 x 10".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/15056_72dpi.jpg)
In the Clouds
!["In The Clouds," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 34.5 x 17 x 9".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/15105_72.jpg)
Lightness
!["Lightness," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 33 x 18 x 9".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/15106_72.jpg)
Make Up
!["Make-Up," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 34 x 20 x 15".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/27303_72dpi.jpg)
Modesty
!["Modesty," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 34 x 15.5 x 11".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/15018_72dpi.jpg)
Schoolboy
!["School Boy," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 39.5" x 16" x 9".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/14662_72dpi.jpg)
Say Nothing
!["Say Nothing," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 33 x 16 x 11".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/15019_72dpi.jpg)
Party Dress
!["Party Dress," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 33.5 x 17 x 12".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/15107_72dpi.jpg)
Warmhearted
!["Warmhearted," 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 38.5 x 20 x 13".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/14665_72dpi.jpg)
What Else Is There?
!["What Else Is There?" 2008, stoneware, stain, glaze, 33.5 x 24 x 13".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/27304_72dpi.jpg)
2009
Isupov’s Continued Exploration in the Androgyny Series
“Surrealistic” | (Busts/Heads)
A History of Lovers
![27610_72dpi](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/27610_72dpi.jpg)
Boxer
![Sergei Isupov, "Boxer", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Boxer", 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 26.5 x 24 x 17". Photo by John Polak Photography. Private Collection.](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/27758_Sergei_Isupov_Boxer_2009_front_72dpi.jpg)
Bullseye
![Sergei Isupov, "Bullseye", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Bullseye", 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 28.5 x 17 x 17". Photo by John Polak Photography](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/28910_Sergei_Isupov_Bullseye_2009_front_SIFG_13_72dpi.jpg)
Busker
![Sergei Isupov, "Busker", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Busker", 2009, stoneware, slip, glaze, 28 x 22.5 x 12". Photo by John Polak Photography](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/27562_Sergei_Isupov_Busker_2009_front_FGSI_08_72dpi.jpg)
Chosen One
![Sergei Isupov, "Chosen One", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Chosen One", 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 29 x 22 x 23". Photo by John Polak Photography](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/28908_Sergei_Isupov_ChosenOne_2009_Front_SIFG_04_72dpi.jpg)
Firey
![Sergei Isupov, "Firey", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Firey", 2009, stoneware, stain, slip, glaze, 25.75 x 19.5 x 18". Photo by John Polak Photography. Collection of Arizona State University Art Museum.](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/28514_Sergei_Isupov_Firey_2009_front_72dpi.jpg)
Guardian
![Sergei Isupov, "Guardian", 2009front_SIFG_01_72dpi Sergei Isupov, "Guardian", 2009, stoneware, slip, glaze, 25.5 x 20 x 17.5". Photo by John Polak Photography](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/28909_Sergei_Isupov_Guardian_2009_front_SIFG_01_72dpi.jpg)
Horsepower
![Sergei Isupov, "Horsepower", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Horsepower", 2009, stoneware, slip, glaze, 32 x 19 x 17". Photo by John Polak Photography](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/28907_Sergei_Isupov_Horsepower_2009_front_SFIG_07_72dpi.jpg)
Invisible Man
![Sergei Isupov, "Invisible Man", 2009. Collection of the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. Sergei Isupov, "Invisible Man", 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 34 x 17 x 13". Photo by John Polak Photography. Collection of the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art.](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/27560_Sergei_Isupov_InvisibleMan_2009_front_FGSI_01_72dpi.jpg)
Man
![Sergei Isupov, "Man", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Man", 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 27.5 x 23 x 13". Photo by John Polak Photography](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/27561_Sergei_Isupov_Man_2009_front_FGSI_05_72dpi.jpg)
Midnight Son
![Sergei Isupov, "Midnight Son", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Midnight Son", 2009, stoneware, slip, glaze, 27.5 x 18 x 17". Photo by John Polak Photography](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/28515_Sergei_Isupov_MidnightSon_2009_front_72dpi.jpg)
Ray
![Sergei Isupov, "Ray", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Ray", 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 29 x 20 x 17". Photo by John Polak Photography. Collection of the Racine Art Museum.](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/28516_Sergei_Isupov_Ray_2009_front_72dpi.jpg)
Renaissance
!["Renaissance," 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 32 x 20 x 17".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/27611_72dpi.jpg)
Seeds
![Sergei Isupov, "Seeds", 2009 Sergei Isupov, "Seeds", 2009, stoneware, slip, glaze, 29 x 19 x 18". Photo by John Polak Photography](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/28911_Sergei_Isupov_Seeds_2009_front_SIFG_10_72dpi.jpg)
Tom Thumb
!["Tom Thumb," 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 34" x 26" x 17".](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/27684_72dpi.jpg)
Victorious
![Victorious_27683_72dpi](https://sergeiisupov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Victorious_27683_72dpi2.jpg)