Alexey Rafaelovich Kolesnikov

(; born 6 April 1964) is a post-Soviet artist and illustrator known for his work in easel painting, book illustration, and graphic arts. Since 2018, he has also been active as a writer. He lives and works in Vienna, Austria.

Artistic work

Book illustration and graphics works in book illustration and easel graphics, maintaining a style that blends allegorical, symbolic, and realistic imagery.

Literary work In 2018, wrote the novella The Land of May Beetles, published in 2019. A review in Darker described the work as "a must-visit" for readers interested in mysterious and fantastical themes.

The second novella Lusina Yama was shortlisted for the sixth season of the White Crow 2025 competition and received special recognition from the jury for its unconventional concept and magical language.