All the works of Gennady Balashov was devoted to the study of his native city. His works were printed postcards old and new Penza. "I graduated from painting Department, - says the artist - but I was fascinated by the graphics. If you look at my prints, you'll find all the historical places. I studied the Penza very good, who is born, who visited, how many poets, artists. I can call 6000 outstanding people in Penza.
Gennady greater part of his life spent within the walls of the art school, and has produced a generation of talented students.
Taisiya Molchanov, Deputy Director of school on educational work, remembers the first meeting with Balashov. Then she was a 2nd year student, and he taught drawing. "This is a very charming and loving person. He knows how to instill in students creative confidence. We went and watched his show. And it is here that recharged his creative energy."
College Professor Ilya Shadchnev – also a former student of Gennady Balashov. "A huge impact on students had his work. Especially associated with the history of the city, the places where we live. The exhibition presents over 40 works of the artist, not counting the works of his students.
"In the face of Gennady Nikolaevich, we have a unique teacher, says the Director of the school Anatoly Kosyrev. - For example, his study of anatomical art is recognized as one of the best among all educational institutions of Russia".
During his creative activity Gennady Nikolaevich participated in the national travelling art and solo exhibitions. Many of his works are now in private collections in Russia and abroad.
