
Alexandra Astapova
Born: 1996
Hometown: Vitebsk
Based in: Serbia
Born: 1996
Hometown: Vitebsk
Based in: Serbia
Alexandra Astapova is a young artist originally from Belarus, now based in Serbia. An electrical engineer in the past, she successfully holds personal exhibitions with portraits of people, makes tattoos based on her illustrations, and every day puts her feelings into the works that you see here. Alexandra is the winner of numerous exhibitions in 2021-2022 in Russia, her works hung in the New Tretyakov Gallery. Her works hang in the homes of owners in Canada, China, America and Portugal.
- I am inspired by people. Each person individually. Every day.
Therefore, my main direction is portraits. Look how beautiful you are, how different you are, how wonderful it is that you are able to feel this entire limitless range of emotions. (с) Alex Astapova
What inspires you?
People and their feelings
Describe your creative process.
I sketch on paper, the colors are already in my mind, so I only use charcoal. And then I begin to gradually draw the picture on the canvas. The portrait comes first, and only then the color composition around it. I paint pictures in one breath, it takes at least a week.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Noir, sensuality, emotions
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
You only have you, remember that
Where do you go for inspiration?
I take inspiration from everyday life. That is, I’m not going anywhere, I’m already here. You never know what a new day will bring. And it's an amazing game.
Education
Moscow State Technical University
Russia, 2020
Exhibitions
"Hurry up slowly", festival of contemporary art
Serbia, 2024
Personal Exhibition, WP Gallery
Russia, 2022
Talant of Russia. Diploma, 1st place, Graphics Contest.
Russia, 2022
General exhibition of contemporary art, graphics
Russia, 2021
Russian Art Week. Two diplomas of the first category, signed by members of the Eurasian Committee of Artists.
Russia, 2021