Tatiana Potapenko, alias Artmoods TP, is a contemporary figurative artist from Finland. In her artistic journey, she has explored various genres, but her heart has always gravitated towards portraiture. Tatiana finds perpetual fascination in the intricacies of human nature, steadfast in her belief that she can perceive, share, and unveil the beauty inherent in all earthly emotions - be it joy or sorrow, passion or loathing, excitement or desperation, serenity or rage.
Her subjects are intentionally imperfect and imbalanced, yet consistently sincere and true to life. Real stories from friends, strangers in the news, characters from literature, and historical figures deeply move her, serving as wellsprings of inspiration. Tatiana meticulously interprets these narratives through the lens of her own experiences and understanding, breathing life into them on canvas. In this transformative process, her paintings metamorphose into her own alter egos.
Central to her artistic philosophy are themes of profound human significance - relationships, life's purpose, beliefs, religion, parenthood, and death - which serve as the driving forces behind her compelling figurative compositions. Her preferred mediums, acrylics and oils, are skillfully wielded to create emotionally charged works on canvas or wood. She has a penchant for larger sizes, monochrome palettes, and rougher surfaces, believing that these elements contribute to the atmospheric qualities she seeks to convey. Whether pre-texturing canvases or using unsmooth wooden panels as a base, her technical choices are deliberate and integral to her artistic expression.
For Tatiana Potapenko, evolution is a constant in an artist's journey - skills may be refined, techniques explored, and styles may shift, but the core essence remains unchanged. This immutable core, she believes, is what makes artists recognizable and authentic, enabling them to connect with their audiences on a profound level. Tatiana's art, with its rich emotional depth and thematic resonance, stands as a testament to the enduring power of creative authenticity.
Lauttasaaren kirkko, Helsinki
Group exhibition by Helsinki International Artist Association, dedicated to the war and post-war experiences and life re-building afterwards.
Akvarelli Ateljee Espoo, Harakantie, Espoo, Finland
Round Stockmann Café, Aleksanterinkatu, Helsinki, Finland
Nordic Culture Point, Suomenlinna, Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki International Artist Association Group Exhibition
Pohjoisesplanadi 25, Helsinki, Finland
Event by No Niin Magazine, S2 Magazine, Kairos and Ruskeat Tytöt.
Kallion kirjasto, Viides linja, Helsinki, Finland
The artist presents the series of paintings that portrays a concept of the inescapable nature of our past and the way it intertwines with our present and future.
Kaapelitehdas, Kaapeliaukio, Helsinki, Finland
The group exhibition of the Helsinki International Artists’ Association held at Kaapelitehdas (The Cable Factory) in Helsinki/Finland. The event features the work of 60 of international artist members of the HIAA a vibrant, diverse and dynamic setting.
AURI coffee Helsinki, Tehtaankatu, Helsinki, Finland
Hirvitalo, Hirvikatu, Tampere, Suomi
Ava Galleria, Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 17 B, Helsinki, Finland
Group exhibition inspired by a discussion on femininity, strength and vulnerability, and women's rights
SWISSARTEXPO 2022, Zurich Main Station
Group exhibition at SWISSARTEXPO 2022, Zürich Main Station
The intersection of Greenwich and Clarkson Street, New York, USA
Group exhibition
Florence Contemporary Gallery; www.florencecontemporary.com/
Group exhibition
Knox Contemporary Gallery of Art, Calgary, Canada; www.knoxgalleryofart.com
Group exhibition
URBANSIDE Gallery, Zürich
Group exhibition in URBANSIDE Gallery, Zürich and online at Artsy
Tana Art Space, Venice
Group exhibition in Venice/Italy, in collaboration with Venice Biennale Art Expo
THE BLOC, outdoor billboard
Group exhibition
