BIO
My training as an artist began at a young age, in my hometown, the historic Rostov-Veliky near Moscow, Russia. At the age of 15 I was accepted to study painting and drawing at the Kalinin Art Academy in Moscow. In 1994 I came to the United States to complete my BFA degree at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.
I have exhibited my work in many group and solo shows in Washington DC, Maryland, New York, England, and Virginia, where I now live and work as a professional artist and art instructor. I am a recipient of multiple grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. My work is in many national and international collections.
ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS
My work is a vivid exploration of the dynamic inner world of women, capturing the subtle shifts in mood, emotion, and thought as we navigate life’s complexities. My subjects often appear in quiet contemplation — moments of solitude that evoke the depth of the human soul without veering into loneliness or despair.
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While inspired by Henri Matisse’s vision of art as a “calming influence,” I acknowledge the suffering in today’s world. The invasion of Ukraine brought me an irrecoverable sense of loss. My work now reveals pain, balancing beauty with sorrow to evoke strength and hope, emphasizing resilience in quiet, solitary moments.​
