The artist is a stone carver of Orthodox images and symbols, working with the blessing of the Church of St. Nicholas in 1983in.  ANCIENT TECHNIQUE. SPIRITUAL EXPRESSION AND EXPRESSIVENESS In his work, Vladimir Mikhailov revives the artistic technique of depicting Orthodox spiritual images passed down from generation to generation, which originated in Pskov and Novgorod in the 12th-13th centuries and became traditional for depicting Orthodox signs in Russia. Despite the external asceticism, the works of fine sculpture of the northern school have a special spiritual expression and expressiveness. THE MODERN INCARNATION.THE SINCERITY OF THE PEOPLE'S FAITH Vladimir Mikhailov managed to breathe new life into the art of his ancestors. With ease and grace, the artist combines tradition and modernity, bridging the gap between the present and the past: special purity, freshness of personal perception, sincerity of folk faith and modern art enriched the ancient school. The natural and clean lines of Vladimir Mikhailov's compositionally verified art form are invariably modest and minimalistic. THE WHOLENESS OF SPIRIT AND MATTER Vladimir Mikhailov considers the unity of thoughts and deeds, the wholeness of spirit and matter necessary for his work. For twenty years of working with the stone, the master adhered to this principle and reached the highest level in the accuracy of the artistic form of spiritual images. The artist's unique works, imbued with the warmth of his hands, have received high recognition and have their admirers all over the world.