September 2, 2024 – February 14, 2025
On view in person at:
ALoft Hotel
27-45 Jackson Ave,
Long Island City, NY 11101
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acrylic & collage on sintra panel 60 x 48 x .25" My images are primarily painted directly from life, with the subject typically casting a gaze back at the viewer. My paintings respond to themes “humanity”- my fellow women, forced migration, social justice, civil rights, natural and man-made calamities, as well as the respite of nature’s continuum. My process comes from my desire to bypass self-conscious inhibitions in the pursuit of self-expression. In 1990, I felt artistically "reborn" when I started painting with my non-dominant left hand and discovered renewed creative freedom. This, as well as using oversized brushes, gives me speed and fluidity, resulting in either as a fully representational finished painting, or the base on which to build a mixed media collage. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic & collage on sintra panel 48 x 60 x .25" My images are primarily painted directly from life, with the subject typically casting a gaze back at the viewer. My paintings respond to themes “humanity”- my fellow women, forced migration, social justice, civil rights, natural and man-made calamities, as well as the respite of nature’s continuum. My process comes from my desire to bypass self-conscious inhibitions in the pursuit of self-expression. In 1990, I felt artistically "reborn" when I started painting with my non-dominant left hand and discovered renewed creative freedom. This, as well as using oversized brushes, gives me speed and fluidity, resulting in either as a fully representational finished painting, or the base on which to build a mixed media collage. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on linen 38 x 28 x 1.5" My paintings deal with the luminosity of light. They are inspired by a need and my choice to embrace brightness and positivity in the darkness that seems to hover over the entire world like an enormous dark cloud. I use organic shapes that are derived from nature with the intention to lift the spirits of the viewer. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on canvas 42 x 30" This painting incorporates elements of air, water, earth and fire. It is bright and colorful with an abstracted quality. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on canvas 37 x 37" This painting incorporates elements of air, water, earth and fire. It is bright and colorful with an abstracted quality. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic, oil, ink, & canvas collage on linen 36 x 24 x 1.5" My painting series is a profound dialogue between our planet’s crisis and my creative expression. I often ask myself what message I can give the viewer through my art. We are living in perilous times with climate change affects accelerating. As an artist I am constantly looking at the beauty of the land and oceans and inspired to create my perception in an abstract and organic way. When one sees my art, I want to convey not just a painting but a story of our planet. I look at the elements of the earth, the balance of nature, and a bird’s eye view of the stunning contrast of land that we don’t always see. While our planet is vast and different it is all one in how we can preserve it for future generations. I see inspiration in the elements of Earth and beyond in its organic and abstract nature. Many of the materials used in painting are derived from elements of the earth and I use these elements to build something abstract and yet symbolic of what our planet is made of. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on canvas 24 x 24 x 1.5" What I see, hear, feel and experience makes its way into my art. Growing up in multiple cultures influences my work, and my love of fairy tales, fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi seeps through as well. Through the use of vibrant colors, a sense of movement, and unexpected imagery, I hope the viewer is drawn into my work in a way that provides space for their own interpretation and lived experience, but always with a twist, as in RNA. At first glance it appears to be a landscape, but there is more more to this story that I hope the viewer will see. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic & mixed media on canvas 24 x 18 x .2" What I see, hear, feel and experience makes its way into my art. Growing up in multiple cultures influences my work, and my love of fairy tales, fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi seeps through as well. I paint mostly in acrylics and gouache, and love to experiment with a variety of techniques and materials. As I work, I am often inspired with new images, so I find myself working on several paintings at the same time, or creating a series. The Dance is part of my "music moves us" series, interpreting music and movement through the use of vivid colors, papier mache and fabric. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on canvas 40 x 30 x 1" In my painting I wanted to express my first impression of Manhattan. It was too big to comprehend. So I decided to settle magical images of shamanic culture of my first home Siberian culture in this city to make it more friendly and merciful towards me and my family. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on canvas 36 x 48 x 2" This is a one of ancient symbolic fruits. In my painting I express my appreciation to the nature, to our well-being, and to the ancient blessing not only to us but to future generations to come. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on stretched canvas 24 x 24 x 1.5" My approach in creating this artwork was to render a turbulent underpainting and then add an overlaid of white shapes which redirect the contrasting energies and movement of the image. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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watercolor & mixed media on paper 30 x 23" I am an abstract painter, and I work primarily in watercolors with mixed media elements on paper. I’m inspired by the interplay of colors, shapes, and uneven lines, and I love the fluid, unpredictable nature of watercolor paints. I work very intuitively: I always have a starting point - a particular color combination or focal point - but then I just go wherever inspiration leads me, often surprising myself! My work is very influenced by nature, and I find myself particularly drawn to loose rounded shapes, which have become a recurring motif in much of my work. I often include botanical elements in my artwork, most of which have deep personal significance for me - reminding me of cherished people and places in my life. Painting brings me peace, balance, and joy, and it helps me maintain an even keel in our uncertain times. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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watercolor & mixed media on paper 30 x 22" I am an abstract painter, and I work primarily in watercolors with mixed media elements on paper. I’m inspired by the interplay of colors, shapes, and uneven lines, and I love the fluid, unpredictable nature of watercolor paints. I work very intuitively: I always have a starting point - a particular color combination or focal point - but then I just go wherever inspiration leads me, often surprising myself! My work is very influenced by nature, and I find myself particularly drawn to loose rounded shapes, which have become a recurring motif in much of my work. I often include botanical elements in my artwork, most of which have deep personal significance for me - reminding me of cherished people and places in my life. Painting brings me peace, balance, and joy, and it helps me maintain an even keel in our uncertain times. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on panel 26 x 20 x 2" The spark of inspiration for this body of work came from a stay in New York City, specifically in the Chelsea neighborhood. In the painting Chelsea’s Story, the vibrating, sunlit colors on the church spires were absolutely irresistible and something I had to paint in contrast to the rest of the building in shadow. I find this an exciting approach in my work, paying respect to artists I admire who have come before such as Edward Hopper, Charles Sheeler and countless masters. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on canvas 33 x 33 x 2" These paintings are part of a series I am now working on called Organic Abstractions. Originally, they were produced as very small (6"x6"), intricate, very detailed collage and mixed media pieces. I decided use them as blueprints to rework them into much larger paintings. As always color takes center stage. It is the driving force behind all of my work.. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on canvas 24 x 48 x 1" Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on canvas 36 x 48 x 1.5" Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on wood 72" round Beautiful repetitive patterns in nature have been always an inspiration for my art works. You can see flow of life in all different patterns. In my paintings I try to capture these beauties and try to imitate them by the flow of fluid acrylic. My aim is always is to bring calmness and peace to the viewer’s eyes and spirit. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
