THE ARTIST
From Shadows to Light
Art has been my constant companion, even when life felt like a labyrinth. From a young age, I discovered solace in drawing, losing myself in an imaginative world where colors spoke louder than words. Growing up, I often felt like an outsider, unable to connect with others in the way I yearned for. But my art became my sanctuary, a place where I could truly express myself, unfiltered and free.
As I navigated my childhood in Russia, creativity flourished in different forms: music, dance, and visual arts. But life had its challenges, and I often found myself pulled away from my passions to meet societal and family expectations. My journey took a sharp turn when I pursued a degree in Civil Engineering Management a practical path chosen to secure a stable future. Yet, deep within, the artist in me remained quietly alive, waiting for the right moment to emerge.
Immigrating to the United States brought its own set of trials and triumphs. I started a family, focused on building a home, and for many years, set my dreams aside to nurture my loved ones. But as time passed, I felt a growing need to rediscover myself. My confidence had eroded under the weight of external expectations, but I knew I couldn’t ignore the call of my creative spirit any longer.
In 2019, I picked up a paintbrush after years of silence. What began as a small step soon turned into a full embrace of my true self. By 2022, I had committed to being a full-time artist, channeling years of untold stories and emotions into my work. My art became more than just a passion—it became a reflection of my journey, my resilience, and my transformation.
Today, my work explores the interplay between organic elements and modern forms, capturing themes of rebirth, strength, and the beauty that emerges from life’s challenges. Through collections like "Elements of Transformation", I strive to create pieces that resonate deeply with collectors, evoking a sense of connection and empowerment.
Art is my way of communicating what words cannot, a bridge between the seen and unseen, the personal and universal. Each piece I create holds a fragment of my journey and invites others to find their own story within it.
To those who view or collect my work: thank you for allowing me to share this part of myself with you. I hope my art inspires you to embrace your own transformation and to see beauty in every chapter of life.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
03.08.2025 - 05.08.2025
Women Who Rock: A Celebration of Female Artists, The Beach Gallery , 260 Beachway Ave, Keansburg, NJ 07734
04.03.2025 - 04.06.2025
Artexpo New York, Perseus Gallery Booth: 111 Pier 36 NYC, 299 South Street, New York, NY 10002
04.21.2025 - 05.21.2025
Nyack Art Collective, Nyack Hotel , 400 High Ave, Nyack, NY 10960,
Past Exhibitions
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02.20.2025 - 03.08.2025
Stories Unfolding, Art Cotham , 4 Saint Marks Place New York, NY 10003
- 01.18.2025 - 02.20.2025
Beauty in Black & White, Art Cotham , 478 West Broadway New York, NY 10012 - 02.02.2025 - 02.22.2025
Places and Spaces Landscape Juried Exhibition and Competition, The Art Guild , 200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030 - 01.30.2025 - 02.15.2025
Meditations in Blue, Saint Marks Arts , Saint Marks Arts | 4 Saint Marks Place | East Village, New York 10003 -
01.09.2025 - 01.25.2025
Future Capsule, Saint Marks Arts , Saint Marks Arts | 4 Saint Marks Place | East Village, New York 10003 -
10.08.2024 - 01.15.2025
Pre-Winter Blues, Art Cotham , 478 West Broadway New York, NY 10012 - 12.06.2024 - 12.22.2024
Spirit of the Season, Woman's work.Art , Cunneen Hackett Art Center 12 Vassar Street, Third Floor Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 -
15.11.2024 - 12.12.2024
The Red Show, Saint Marks Arts , Saint Marks Arts 4 Saint Marks Place Ground Floor New York, New York 10003 -
12.09.2024 - 09.11.2024
Bird is the word, Powell Lane Arts , 6 Powell Lane, Collingswood, NJ 08108 - 09.26.2024 - 10.12.2024 STREETS TO CANVAS, Saint Marks Arts, 4 Saint Marks Place, East Village, NYC
- 04.2024 - 09.08.2024
Volta Art Fair New York 2024, VOLTA, 535-551 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001 - 11.2024 - 07.14.2024
Works On Paper, Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Southampton Fairgrounds 605 County Rd 39 Southampton, NY 11968 - 06.2024 – 08.04.2024
MATERIALS MATTER, Powell Lane Arts, 6 Powell Lane, Collingswood, NJ 08108 - 06.2024 – 08.03.2024
Summer in The City, Art Cotham, 4 Saint Marks Place New York, NY 10003 - 30.2024 – 02.03.2024
LAVISH GALA @ JCC, Kaplen JCC, 411 E Clinton Avenue, Tenafly NJ - 17.2024 – 05.26.2024
The Allegory of Art, Adriaan van der Plas, 156 Orchard Street, New York, NY, 10002 - 01.2024 – 05.31.2024
Artboxy, Cipriarte Gallery, Riva S. Biasio, 2147, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy - 15.2024 – 04.15.2024
ACOR Hidden Treasure Gallery, ACOR Hidden Treasure Gallery, 1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994, US - 26.2024 -02.09.2024
Rockland Arts Festiva, Rockland Arts Festival, 1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994 - 08.2024 – 04.06.2024
Womens’ HERstory, Women's Work.Art, 305 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 - 28.2024 – 05.26.2024
2024 Juried Show, Power Lane Arts, 6 Powell Lane, Collingswood, NJ 08108 - 22.2024 – 04.05.2024
Broaden The Horizon, Arteom gallery, Worldwide Virtual Art Exhibition in 3D - 20.2024 – 05.18.2024
Member Exhibition, Cornwall-Highalnds Arts Alliance, 23 Quaker Ave, Cornwall, NY 12518 - 13.2024 – 04.16.2024
Elmwood Exhibit, Nyack Art Collective, 10 Park St, Nyack, NY 10960 - 12.2024 – 03.31.2024
Artboxy, Thomson Gallery, Schmidgasse 4, 6300 Zug, Switzerland - 01.2024 – 04.30.2024
Artboxy, ANDIEART, Farantaton 17 115 27 Athens, Greece - 12.2024 - 02.29.2024
Artboxy, Andakulova Gallery, Unit 18, P4 Level, Damac Park Towers - Dubai - United Arab Emirates - 01.2024 – 01.31.2024
Artboxy, Andie Art Gallery, Farantaton 17 11527 Athens Greece - 06.2023 – 12.10.2023
Miami Atr Weeks, Art Basel Miami Beach, Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 - 01.2023 – 12.02.2023
Expo Metro New York Times Square, New York Times Square, Broadway, 7th Avenue, 42nd and 47th Streets - 01.2023 – 11.30.2023
Artboxy, Casa del Arte, Costa d'en Brossa, 4c, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain - 01.2023 – 10.31.2023
Artboxy, Thomson Gallery, Schmidgasse 4, 6300 Zug, Switzerland - 01.2023 – 10.31.2023
Artboxy, Nicoleta Gallery Berlin, Kantstrasse 17 - 3rd floor, 10623 Berlin - 21.2023 – 03.04.2023
Exploring Worlds of Dreams, Fantasies and Symbolic Imagery, Narrowssburg Union, 7 Erie Avenue, Narrowsburg, NY - 29.2023 – 08.31.2023
Rockland Arts Festival, Rockland Arts Festival, 29 January 2023 - 31 August 2023 Group exhibition Rockland Arts Festival. Virtual Reception. - 13.2023 – 06.02.2023
Artists to Humans, Narrowssburg Union, 7 Erie Avenue Narrowsburg New York 12764 - 06.2022 – 06.26.2022
Water to Earth, The Wallkill River Center for the Arts, 06 May 2022 - 26 June 2022 Group exhibition Wallkill River School. Water to Earth.