Svetlana Okoneshnikova
Born: 1990
Hometown: Izhevsk
Based in: Izhevsk
Drawing has been my favorite pastime ever since I learned to hold an art tool in my hand. And I've never stopped being in this field of activity.
Everything related to the visual arts has always attracted me, so I got fine art and design degree:
Art and Aesthetic Lyceum, Basics of Academic Fine Art and Applied Arts and Design;
Institute of Arts and Design, Specialty Interior Desing, Artist and Interior Designer Qualifications, Specialist Degree (BA/MA equivalent).
Then, I've directed my focus only to an author’s art as it's the most effective and satisfying way of expressing myself. And I've been drawing and painting professionally for about 12 years now.
Interior decor details and different designs are mixed with my love of illustration. My passion for painting and my natural tendency towards graphics have fused to create my style.
The main focus of my art is on the internal processes and states of the personality. Also, I'm interested in what a person is on the scale of the universe, his uniqueness and perfection and at the same time insignificance. Therefore, I mainly portray people, even in other genres my art often is about states of mind and soul too.
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Svetlana Okoneshnikova In The Studio
"Just as time moves non-stop, art as a reflection of time must always be in motion, searching and exploring, thus taking on its true value. And then the meaning of art's existence goes beyond the author's world."
More About Svetlana Okoneshnikova
Describe your creative process.
Total isolation is my critical important tool as it help me to get the depths of experiences and reflections. I need to dive into the work to then emerge as if in a slightly forgotten reality. These transitions from state to state are a kind of anchor points for my creative process.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Soul, mind and hand - that's what is really needed. All other instruments are variable.
Where do you go for inspiration?
For inspiration, I look to psychology and other sciences, literature, communication, and various forms of art.
Credentials
Education
Udmurt State University, Institute of Arts and Design
Russia, 2013
MGEI Art and Aesthetic Lyceum
Russia, 2007
Exhibitions
Permanent group art exposition of "Territoria Art Space"
2019
Permanent art exposition of "Territoria Art Space"
2018
Paintings and graphics solo show
2017
Permanent group fine arts exposition of "Intersalon"
2016
Permanent group fine arts exposition of "Intersalon"
2015
Solo paintings show of "Praxis Creative Space"
2015
"Before Sleeping" a three-person traveling exhibition
2014
"Night of Museums" the annual all-Russian event
2014
The show to the opening of the "Sahar" Creative Space
2014
"Izhevsk, Time to Create" Youth Visual Arts Festival
2014
Graphics solo show of "T&F multifunctional space"
2014
"Young Izhevsk Art" the youth art festival
2012
Awards
"Izhevsk, Time to Create" Youth Visual Arts Festival
2014
Education
Udmurt State University, Institute of Arts and Design
Russia, 2013
MGEI Art and Aesthetic Lyceum
Russia, 2007
Exhibitions
Permanent group art exposition of "Territoria Art Space"
2019
Permanent art exposition of "Territoria Art Space"
2018
Paintings and graphics solo show
2017
Permanent group fine arts exposition of "Intersalon"
2016
Permanent group fine arts exposition of "Intersalon"
2015
Solo paintings show of "Praxis Creative Space"
2015
"Before Sleeping" a three-person traveling exhibition
2014
"Night of Museums" the annual all-Russian event
2014
The show to the opening of the "Sahar" Creative Space
2014
"Izhevsk, Time to Create" Youth Visual Arts Festival
2014
Graphics solo show of "T&F multifunctional space"
2014
"Young Izhevsk Art" the youth art festival
2012
Awards
"Izhevsk, Time to Create" Youth Visual Arts Festival
2014
Press
Overlooker18 a web magazine about creative people
2014
Izhlife weekly magazine
2014