At the end of the seventies of the last century, the young Sasha Peskov entered the Moscow estate-circus school. He dreamed of being clown. But fate ordered otherwise - he did not conquer the circus arena, but the pop layout helped him become the most famous parodist in the country. But, as they say, there are no former clowns! One way or another, but the crumbs go with Alexander near life.
Alexander Peskov: "One hundred years ago at the prom with my school friend Zhenya Kuleshov gave each other the word. He swore to me that he would become an officer of the Soviet Army, and I would definitely learn on the clown. We both fulfilled our promises. "
And why are you in artistic circles called an eternal student? You graduated from the circus school ...
Alexander: "Yes, graduated. But at the same time, and received the title "The longest student in the history of Russia". I entered the school in 1979, and graduated from ... in 2001. Mine is my injuries. I did not go to do, but lay on the hospital bed. In 1983, after unsuccessful Mortal, the spine was broken in two places - the sixth cervical and seventh chest vertebra. Surprisingly, my mom at the same time broke the leg in two places. And the father literally a day after that I threw us and left to live for another woman. Imagine, at such a moment! And we, two people with disabilities, stayed in the same apartment. You could not walk before the toilet. It happened that they were crawling. When it became easier (I only had a neck in the gypsum), I wore mom to the toilet and back in my arms. Sometimes grandmother helped. So it lasted the whole year. But we survived. And in 1984, I went to work in the theater, played fifteen roles, a year later I had a daughter Dasha, who is now twenty-seven years old. Then he went to the stage. So it came out that I received a diploma only twenty years later after receipt. "
Pierrot with rhinestones Swarovski - Peskov's favorite. After all, this is a gift for memory from the director of the Circus School of Valentina Savina. Photo: Miguel.
And when did you decide to collect clowns?
Alexander: "In fact, they themselves come to me - they give me them all the holidays. Personally, I did not bought a single figurine. Once I tried to buy a "new friend" for money. It was in Venice, and I saw a stunning mask: a sad and cheerful clown "In one bottle". It cost it quite expensive - about a hundred euros. But for the sake of such a mask I did not feel sorry for any money. I have already prepared to get a wallet, and at this very moment a lady appeared in the laveque, which rushed to me on the neck. It turned out - the wife of the owner of the shop, Russian, who moved to Italy. She was my loyal fan and seeing me in his store, just went crazy from happiness. This mask and another couple of others, she leaned me with the words of sincere love. "
If you do not help my clowns yourself, then there are also those to which you feel cool?
Alexander: "This is not true. Every exhibit is valuable for me. It is difficult for me to relate to clowns as simple figures. They are for me as family members. When I feel bad, I look at them - and the mood rises. Sometimes talking to them, I share the sorrows and joy. "
The Venetian Masks of Peskov presented the owner of the store as a sign of admiration for his talent. Photo: Miguel. Makeup: Elena Nefedova.
You have in the collection there are cheerful characters, sad, sometimes even scary. And which of them are closer to you?
Alexander: "I am a sad clown in life. But in the circus school prepared for the red clown's role. This is the one that can be sad, and bright, and judicial, and brought up, and red. "
Do you have pets?
Alexander: "Yes, Piero in rhinestones. Its value does not matter. I just gave it my favorite director of the Circus School of Valentina Mikhailovna Savina. I always put Piero to the main places. He is sad, but very charming. "
What gift is the most expensive for you?
Alexander: "I all of them are roads. Although in my collection there are truly exclusive things. For example, a group of porcelain clowns. These figures are collected from different eras. There are works of the end of the XIX and the beginning of the last century. I did not bypass my collection and creation of masters of the socialist period. We had a time in our country, when porcelain dolls stood in every apartment, they have them. Still like ancient faith and satires, which I was brought from Italy. In the Greek and Roman legends of satire and their twins - the fauna protested most often like a leisure man, jesters, drunkards and depressants. And since my Versace style reigns in my apartment, which means the feeling of the holiday and luxury at the same time, they fit well into the common style. "
I see that with clowns adjacent to the figures of ancient warriors. How did they get into the overall exposure?
Alexander: "Oh, this thanks to Sanka, my favorite actor! (We are talking about the namesake of the parody, actor Alexander Peskov, he is known for the TV series "Gangster Petersburg", "Albanian's pseudonym", "Zhukov". - Approx. Auth.) He presented to me not clowns, but ancient warriors. Beautiful figures, concentrated faces. Some opposite of what I collect. Although, maybe these antique warriors in the interruptions between wars were magnificent clowns! (Laughs.) This could happen? I think could. In general, I came up with such a legend. Therefore, these guys are in the clowns collection. "
Red clown with balls - handmade. Photo: Miguel.
As I look, you do not buy only on sculpture. There are painting ...
Alexander: "I collect everything connected with the clown profession. Therefore, there are pictures in the collection. The most beloved - pastel, which depicts four clowns, wrote it an Italian master. An amazing work by internal state. Very deep. By the way, one such picture is located with me, the second hangs all at the same Valentina Mikhailovna in the office, over her head. "
Are you talking about circus now?
Alexander: "Of course! My friends are the brothers Pasta, Gia Eradze. I love circus very much. These are very strong people - in everything. They know how to make actions not only in the name of someone, but in the name of something. And how do they relate to their children! It is not given to ordinary people. This is another mythology! "
Christmas toys in the form of cute harlequin, Alexander presented for Christmas. Photo: Miguel.
And you treat your daughter, too, as a circus?
Alexander:
"I hope. I just adore your dash! "How does she look at the fact that her dad collects clowns, talking to them at leisure?
Alexander: "Correctly looks, do not worry. It since childhood in show business. Now is the concert director of the "fidget" group. "Tattookers", Topalov, Lazarev are those children with whom I distributed candy when they were small. They were friends with my daughter since the "fidget" and friends so far. Today, Dasha is a magnificent project manager. Director Lena Pinjoyan believes that my daughter is her right hand. I am proud of this. Although Dashka also really wanted to speak, but she did not succeed. "
Does your daughter replenish your collection?
Alexander: "Of course, but I hope that someday she will give me a little clown named Sasha Sands. I can't wait for this happy moment! "