Pavel Tchelitchew: Weaver of Dreams and Geometric Visions Pavel Tchelitchew (1898-1957) was a Russian-born surrealist painter, set designer, and costume designer whose work captivated with its blend of fantastical realism, geometric abstraction, and deeply personal symbolism. Born into an aristocratic family near Moscow, his early life was marked by private education and a burgeoning interest in ballet and the visual arts – passions that would profoundly shape his artistic trajectory. Following the upheaval of the Russian Revolution, Tchelitchew’s family fled to Kiev, where he began formal…