Ekaterina Nikidis
Art for a beautiful life
Artist Statement
I always emphasise the decorative side of my artworks. But as is often the case in life, behind the luxury cover there is something that one had particularly carefully wanted to hide. The beauty captured in my artworks has never existed — it is just a game of consciousness transferred to the material. It is an illusion created with a longing for the past or the never-past.
The figures are connected by thin threads of mutual stories. I suggest to the viewer discover them.
In my artworks, I explore the phenomenon of human identification (including self-identification) through the objects of the material world created or used by them. The study of the "person - artifacts" link led me to the series that depicts the surrounding objects as independent players involved in the story.
In contrast to this solidly existing matter, I pay attention to the imperceptibly passing moments. Shadows, iridescent light, a cloud, a passing glance... For these subjects, I use a different style of painting, as blurred as the captured scenes.
So, my practice is a journey between eternity and a moment, light and shadow, history and the present day, matter and illusion. It's an endless exploration of different spaces, the essence of things, and the depth of human minds.
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"The Holy Crown (II)"
Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 11.8x19.7 in
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"My little red planet. Pure vanity"
Acrylic on Wood | 11x8.3 in
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"In the beginning was..."
Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in
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Sketches, Studies, Plein Air • 7 artworks
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Studies, sketches from nature, Plein-air painting and graphics
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"Under the Rain"
Acrylic on Cardboard | 8.3x11.7 in
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Portraits. Timeless beauty (Series of acrylic paintings on canvas 10x10 cm) • 10 artworks
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"Tudor rose (heraldic flower)"
Watercolor on Paper | 10.6x12 in
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Alphabet jewellery design series • 4 artworks
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“Unseen” — the series of watercolours -—were conceived after a study of Russian illuminated manuscripts [...]
“Unseen” — the series of watercolours -—were conceived after a study of Russian illuminated manuscripts of the 17th century. They do not copy historical patterns, but they are obviously their heirs.
The picture is connected with the modern botanical painting: a white surrounding space, the floral object stands out vividly, there are no shadows and a single light source.
Why “unseen”? The answer is quite simple. None of these plants have ever existed. Many of the flowers have no natural analogues, and the shape of the leaves is completely impossible. At the same time, many of them do have a fairly bright illusion of volume and realism. Only in the painting, at the whim of the artist, this previously unseen plant suddenly becomes real.
The picture is connected with the modern botanical painting: a white surrounding space, the floral object stands out vividly, there are no shadows and a single light source.
Why “unseen”? The answer is quite simple. None of these plants have ever existed. Many of the flowers have no natural analogues, and the shape of the leaves is completely impossible. At the same time, many of them do have a fairly bright illusion of volume and realism. Only in the painting, at the whim of the artist, this previously unseen plant suddenly becomes real.
Alphabet series: watercolour gilded (23-carat gold leaf) letters • 3 artworks
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Ekaterina Nikidis
"Tudor rose (heraldic flower)"
Watercolor on Paper | 10.6x12 in
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Recognition
Award Winning
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The artist has won prizes and awards
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The artist participates in art shows and fairs
Biography
Artist Statement
I always emphasise the decorative side of my artworks. But as is often the case in life, behind the luxury cover there is something that one had particularly carefully wanted to hide. The beauty captured in my artworks has never existed — it is just a game of consciousness transferred to the material. It is an illusion created with a longing for the past or the never-past.
The figures are connected by thin threads of mutual stories. I suggest to the viewer discover them.
In my artworks, I explore the phenomenon of human identification (including self-identification) through the objects of the material world created or used by them. The study of the "person - artifacts" link led me to the series that depicts the surrounding objects as independent players involved in the story.
In contrast to this solidly existing matter, I pay attention to the imperceptibly passing moments. Shadows, iridescent light, a cloud, a passing glance... For these subjects, I use a different style of painting, as blurred as the captured scenes.
So, my practice is a journey between eternity and a moment, light and shadow, history and the present day, matter and illusion. It's an endless exploration of different spaces, the essence of things, and the depth of human minds.
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Nationality:
RUSSIA
- Date of birth : 1987
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Russian Contemporary Artists

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Education
2019 - 2024
The St. Petersburg Academy of fine arts, art historian (BA)
St. Petersburg,
Russia
2017 - 2019
Art Lyceum named after K. Faberge, jeweller
St. Petersburg,
Russia
2007 - 2009
ITMO University (LIMTU), specialist in computer graphics
St. Petersburg,
Russia
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Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2021
2Nd And 3Rd Place In The Surrealism Category Of The St. Petersburg Art Week
St. Petersburg,
Russia
2020
The Winner Of The 7Th Annual “All Botanical” Online Art Competition. The First Place For The Picture “Unseen No. 4”.
United States
Collective Expositions
2021
The London Art Biennale
London,
United Kingdom
2020
Contemporary Art Gallery Online (Cago), All Botanical; The Publication In The Online Gallery, A Diploma Of Participation, Digital Award Certificate.
United States
2019
Regional Library Lyuben Karavelov. Exhibition Of The Xv International Ex Libris Competition Ex Libris-Ex Cinema; The Publication In The Exhibition Catalogue And A Diploma Of Participation.
Ruse,
Bulgaria
2019
Great Exhibition Hall Of The Union Of Artists Of Saint Petersburg. Calligraphy: Yesterday And Today; The Publication In The Exhibition Catalogue And A Diploma Of Participation.
St. Petersburg,
Russia
2019
Russian Art Week, Season 2019-Autumn; The Publication In The Online Gallery And A Certificate Of Participation.
Moscow,
Russia
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Added Jul 10, 2021
London Art Biennale 2021
I'm really proud to be a part of the London Art Biennale this year. My artwork "In the beginning it was..." participated in the exhibition.
Added Nov 25, 2020

I'm proud to see my artwork 'The choice' on the virtual walls of the Open Art Exhibition in Art Number 23 Virtual Gallery. The exhibition is open from 16th November 2020 to 07th December 2020. The work is available for purchase. Please follow https://artnumber23.online/ (Contest III, Room 1)
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