Born: 1963
Hometown: St. Petersburg
Based in: St. Petersburg
Marina Podgaevskaya graduated from the St. Petersburg Higher Art School in 1983 with a degree in interior design.
She graduated from the school of classical (Dutch) painting (1997-98).
Since 2000, she has been working in oil painting.
She is a member of the St. Petersburg Association of Artists IFA.
Her works are owned by private collectors in Russia, America, Australia and Europe.
My style is abstract and my paintings cover the themes of soul, time travel, fragments of life. My paintings give the impression that something musical is happening.
For 19 years of my work, I've been experimenting with different techniques. Some time ago I began to use paper and texture paste in my oil paintings.
My current style of painting reflects my character and inner world in the best way.
The statement that best represents me as an artist:
«Tamed spontaneity» is like a river. You can control the mass and power of the river, but you will always feel the nature of this river.
What inspires you?
Music, nature
Describe your creative process.
I am constantly in the process of looking for inspirational objects, often photographing its. Based on real photos, I make my own compositions.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Inspiration, emotionality, creativity
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Klimt, Richter, Pollack, Picasso
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Spontaneity, relaxedness, good mood
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Relax and listen to your music ...
Where do you go for inspiration?
I think, I'm listening to music
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Education
School of Classical Old Painting
Russia, 1998
St. Petersburg Higher Art School
Russia, 1983
Exhibitions
participation in a collective in the Art Fair "Ponaechali" at Expoforum in Sant-Petersburg.
2020
personal exhibition in the gallery ALPERT, Moscow
2018
Shanghai Art Fair
2016
Art Canton, Guangzhou
2016
personal exhibition in the S.P.A.S. Gallery, St. Petersburg
2013
Participation in the Art Salon in Moscow
2013
Personal exhibition in the gallery Kunstverein Zeitkunst in Baden-Baden.
2013
Participation in the Art Salon in Moscow
2011
personal exhibition in the Babylon Gallery, Samara
2011
Participation in the ART-MANEZH exhibition
2010
ART FAIR in Utrecht
2010
Beijing Biennale
2010
Participation in the Art Salon in Moscow
2009
Participation in the exhibition at the JMA Gallery in Vienna
2009
participation in collective exhibitions
2009
Participation in the Art Salon in Moscow
2008
Personal exhibition in the DiDi Gallery, St. Petersburg
2007
Participation in a charity auction at the Moscow Embassy in St. Petersburg
2007
Exhibition of marine painters at the Ethnographic Museum.
2005
Awards
Diploma of the Art Canton Exhibition, Guangzhou, (China)
2016
Diploma from Shanghai Art Fair, China.
2016
Education
School of Classical Old Painting
Russia, 1998
St. Petersburg Higher Art School
Russia, 1983
Exhibitions
participation in a collective in the Art Fair "Ponaechali" at Expoforum in Sant-Petersburg.
2020
personal exhibition in the gallery ALPERT, Moscow
2018
Shanghai Art Fair
2016
Art Canton, Guangzhou
2016
personal exhibition in the S.P.A.S. Gallery, St. Petersburg
2013
Participation in the Art Salon in Moscow
2013
Personal exhibition in the gallery Kunstverein Zeitkunst in Baden-Baden.
2013
Participation in the Art Salon in Moscow
2011
personal exhibition in the Babylon Gallery, Samara
2011
Participation in the ART-MANEZH exhibition
2010
ART FAIR in Utrecht
2010
Beijing Biennale
2010
Participation in the Art Salon in Moscow
2009
Participation in the exhibition at the JMA Gallery in Vienna
2009
participation in collective exhibitions
2009
Participation in the Art Salon in Moscow
2008
Personal exhibition in the DiDi Gallery, St. Petersburg
2007
Participation in a charity auction at the Moscow Embassy in St. Petersburg
2007
Exhibition of marine painters at the Ethnographic Museum.
2005
Awards
Diploma of the Art Canton Exhibition, Guangzhou, (China)
2016
Diploma from Shanghai Art Fair, China.
2016