A Birthday Book for Olga
“Olga the Painter Lives in Saint Petersburg” 2026. Acrylic.
I made a zine (thank you for the lesson @jompy) for a painter friend in Russia. Over the past decade we have made each other birthday paintings. We mailed them for a while and then oligarchs took over the world. I’ll hold this for her until the last oligarch is vanquished, and we can travel freely as artist peasants with a little cash to spend.
Olga’s birthday painting for me back in January:
Художник Ron Throop, красные кардиналы и Роза 2026. Acrylic, 29 х 41 см
Translation: Artist Ron Throop With Red Cardinals and a Rose
The book before it was folded and glued.
I keep thinking about all the underlying meaning, all the magic, all that goes unsaid in this iceberg of humanity and encounters. All art is beautiful, but even more beautiful are the bridges that arise and enrich each other between artists who love art for art's sake. That magic happens and changes worlds, lives.
It's a gesture I'd like to make as much my own as I feel it is for you—something of immeasurable and fleeting value.
All that remains for me to say is: We are what we leave in the hearts of others. With admiration for @ronthroop.
What do you think of this, @wakeupkitty? Are you in? I'm waiting for mine. lol.
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Thank you for the insight, expressed beautifully.
This is my feeling also. I have no other reasons to be an artist other than what you’ve mentioned. You might be a national poet. People need what you have to say:)
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I have nothing to add to it. I am in. LOL. I better start your birthday present then. You know the mail takes 4 months if once finished. I am still allowed to send it to you.
Can you send the booklet to Olga @ronthroop or isn't that allowed?
Happy birthday Olga!
That book is so cute. I love it and the video as well. It's so special you paint something for another for the birthdays.
I always liked to visit Russia as well.
Well, if you go to St Petersburg you can meet @bambuka too 🙂
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