I am a London-based visual artist who is deeply inspired by the Baroque epoch and its parallels with the contemporary moment. As a child born during the Chernobyl Disaster, I have always been fascinated by the quest for immortality through science and art, and the vulnerability and strength of the body. My background in Baroque painting and theatre design has heavily influenced my contemporary art practices, allowing me to create bold and punkish works that are not afraid to tackle contemporary issues.
My aim is to make painting popular again, just like it was in the Baroque times, creating works that leave a lasting impression and provide catharsis. Drawing inspiration from fashion icons like Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, I seek to push the boundaries of painting and make it a relevant and contemporary art form.
I obtained my BFA in painting, MFA in stage and costume design at Surikov Art Institute in Moscow, and a degree in contemporary painting at Moscow’s Institute of Contemporary Art Issues (CAI) in 2012. I was also awarded a PhD in Theatre Design from the Department of Painting at the Russian Art Academy in Moscow, where I designed 80 costumes for a production of Hamlet at the Central Academic Theatre.
Since moving to London in 2019, I have continued to paint with oils on large canvases, often spilling over the limits of the canvas to break the fourth wall between art and viewer. My experiments in installation art, painting on clothes, and interactive performance have allowed me to expand my artistic horizons and create truly immersive experiences for audiences.
I am an active participant in the London art scene, with my most recent exhibition being a solo show at Hampstead Art School in April 2023. I am constantly seeking to challenge myself and push the boundaries of what is possible with painting, and I hope to continue to do so for many years to come.