Svetlana Grigoryeva

Hometown: Irkutsk

Based in: Vilnius

Sve Gri started drawing in early childhood, taking individual lessons from graphic artist Andrei Razgulyaev, who instilled a love for different directions in art. Svetlana graduated as a graphic designer from the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts. She also received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Vilnius Academy of Arts, studying at the Department of Ceramics. Her hobbies are self-knowledge, lucid dreams and traveling. 

  Svetlana sees her creative path as a journey. «Depending on where I am, what I am thinking about, what has impressed me, I choose suitable ways to express it through my creativity. Creating my drawing and sculpting techniques, I am completely immersed in the process and feel truly alive in it.  

I am inspired to draw spontaneous expressive drawings by the desire to express the life-giving charge of energy that I feel in space. Instant drawing allows me to make the most direct fresh imprint of the born impulse. I believe that such art work radiates resonance, transforming the character of space, setting up a desire to act, to manifest.

I practiced Martial Qigong for several years. I remember the feeling of that energy trail that each of my movements left. I remember the state of inner concentration. Now I use this experience to create my instant abstract drawings. »

Svetlana Grigoryeva In The Studio

"I feel the energy in my hands and let it leave a trace of its movement on the paper."

More About Svetlana Grigoryeva

Question Icon What inspires you?

I am fascinated by the breathtaking fleeting moments: a dolphin jumping out of water in millions of sparkling splashes, the movement of the pianist’s hands, as if fluttering over the keys, whirling sufi dance.

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

Sometimes I ask myself: «Is it possible to catch the elusive?» I don’t know. But I try. With my brush I create an instantaneous drawing of my admiration.

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

inspiration, freedom, expression

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Japanese Calligraphy

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

pencil, brush and fingertips

Question Icon What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

This is Jonas Kazlauskas' advice to let yourself go, to trust the flow of sensations in the process of drawing.

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

I go into silence.