Mikhail Gavrilevich Starostin: A Voice of the Siberian North Born in 1959 in the remote village of Ust-Tompon, nestled within the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Mikhail Gavrilevich Starostin’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to his homeland – a vast, unforgiving landscape steeped in ancient traditions and folklore. His early life, immersed in the rhythms of nomadic existence and deeply connected to the indigenous culture, profoundly shaped his vision and became the cornerstone of his distinctive style. Starostin's work isn't merely representation; it’s an attempt to capture the soul of a…