I joined several painting workshops, such as the Paris City Hall Fine Arts Workshops and Carrousel du Louvre – Decorative Arts Workshops. I also work in stained-glass and ceramics workshops. This brings me new ideas and inspiration for my artistic work.
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Prizes :
Interpretation 2014 Prize with AIEL for the watercolor "My hat"
Historical landscapes 2016 Prize AIEL for the oil painting "Château de Chantilly"
Certificate of excellence from ARTAVITA international contest in 2020
Stained-glass 2020 Prize with AIEL for work in stained-glass « Together ».
Académie Internationale l’Ecole de la Loire (AIEL) – Several exhibitions at L'Orangerie du Château de Beauregard, 41120 Cellettes,
Société des Artistes Indépendants - "ART CAPITAL" Several exhibitions at Grand Palais, avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 75008 Paris,
Sociéte Nationale des Beaux-Arts - "Salons des Beaux-Arts" Several exhibitions at Carrousel du Louvre, 75001 PARIS,
Le Cactus bar & gallery in the heart of Paris dwelled several of her exhibitions,
SONIA MONTI Galerie ( - 6 avenue Delcassé 75008 Paris - septembre - octobre 2020
Expo Métro Berlin 2020
Expo Metro Monaco ArtQuid 2021
Expo Metro New York 2021
Art Connects Women Dubai 2022
Expo Metro ArtQuid Los Angeles 2022
Mauritius International Art Fair 2th Edition 2022
LE SELECT Montparnasse Paris 2023
International Contemporary Art Salon Art3F, Paris, France 2024
"RDV en imaginaire" CSCB Sceaux France 2024
Plein air Painting Festival Noordwijk Holland 2025
About the Artist
Living in Paris gave me the opportunity to fulfill my lifelong dream — to paint.
Originally from Russia, my artistic vision is deeply inspired by my Tatar roots. My mother and grandmother introduced me to sewing and home decoration, which became my very first encounter with creativity and artistic expression. Those early experiences shaped my sensitivity to color, ornament, and detail.
As a self-taught artist, I have continuously studied, experimented, and refined my techniques. I began my artistic journey working primarily in a figurative style, creating still lifes, portraits, and narrative compositions.
However, I have never liked to confine myself to a single direction. Exploring different artistic languages is essential to my creative process. Over time, my work has evolved toward naïve and fantastical styles, where imagination and symbolism take a central place. Depending on my mood and inner world, I sometimes return to figurative expression, allowing each piece to develop naturally.
When I begin a new artwork, I first create a mental universe — a world in which I fully immerse myself. In that space, everything becomes harmonious, simple, and meaningful, as it exists in dreams.
I believe that art awakens imagination. When someone looks at a painting, it can revive memories, emotions, or even parts of life that did not unfold as once imagined.
My hope is that my artwork helps viewers create their own inner worlds, reconnect with their dreams, and perhaps even find the strength to realize them.
