Bird of Happiness (2021) Painting by Anastasiia Motina

Born  in Moscow in 1998 into a family of artists. After completing primary school, enrolled in the Moscow Central Art School (formerly MAHL RAKh). Graduated from MCAS in 2016 and from the Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov in 2022 (Monumental Painting Department). Became a member of the Union of Artists in 2022.

In my work, I explore various themes, but the main unifying factor for me is a real impression—perhaps, at first glance, from seemingly insignificant events. It can be anything: an impression of a place or people, of world art, literature, history, or nature.

The most fascinating part of the creative process is capturing that real moment—one that holds something unusual, perhaps even a unique combination of space and time, which may never be repeated but will still be felt and recognized by the viewer.

At the moment, I am interested in transitioning from realism and magical realism to surrealism.

Capturing the feeling of reality, transforming it, embedding an idea both plastically and conceptually, and setting off a chain of associations in the viewer—this is the process from which my works are born.

• Nationality: RUSSIA
• Date of birth : 1998
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Russian Contemporary Artists