Ekaterina Popova's Impressionistic Take on Figurative Paintings

EKATERINA POPOVA

Born in Russia, Ekaterina Popova interlaces her bicultural experiences through her dreamlike interiors in oil paintings. Her work, a blend of Russian memories and American life elements, creates an intriguing amalgamation of the familiar and the strange. Transitioning from abstract florals to intimate domestic scenes, her impressionistic art reflects her personal growth and self-acceptance. Committed to challenging her artistic boundaries, Ekaterina seeks to inspire her fellow artists and uplift the collective spirit of contemporary art.

Ekaterina Popova's artistry captivates us with its dreamlike embrace, marrying the past with the present, and the familiar with the surreal.

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Ekaterina Popova: Weaving Dreamlike Interiors in Art

Hailing from Vladimir, Russia, Ekaterina Popova established herself as an acclaimed artist in the realm of contemporary art following her relocation to the United States. Her oil paintings masterfully interweave her two cultural realities, synthesizing nostalgic fragments of Russia with nuances of her American life. The result is a collection of dreamy paintings, where fictional spaces act as a tapestry of her distinct cultural experiences. The evolution of Ekaterina’s artistry has mirrored her personal growth. Beginning with abstract florals, her work ventured into the realms of figurative paintings, conjuring darker, nostalgic narratives of her immigrant journey. As she grew more comfortable with her identity, her artwork began to echo more feminine tones, indicating a journey of self-healing and personal acceptance.

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The Dreamy Canvas: Ekaterina Popova’s Artistic Evolution

Ekaterina Popova’s artistic voyage underscores her adaptability and evolution. From reflective and sentimental phases, she transitioned into a mindful exploration of her present environment. Utilizing an array of settings from her bedroom, other people's homes, and viewer-submitted photographs, she manifests intimate everyday scenarios. Her emphasis on subtleties of color and light breathes life and emotion into her work, which is then heightened by an adept use of vibrant hues, conferring a dream-like ambiance to her art. With a forward-thinking vision, Ekaterina yearns to push beyond her artistic boundaries. She aspires to create empowering artwork, especially for women artists, acting as a guiding light to help their dreams take flight.

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Ekaterina Popova: Weaving Dreamlike Interiors in Art

Hailing from Vladimir, Russia, Ekaterina Popova established herself as an acclaimed artist in the realm of contemporary art following her relocation to the United States. Her oil paintings masterfully interweave her two cultural realities, synthesizing nostalgic fragments of Russia with nuances of her American life. The result is a collection of dreamy paintings, where fictional spaces act as a tapestry of her distinct cultural experiences. The evolution of Ekaterina’s artistry has mirrored her personal growth. Beginning with abstract florals, her work ventured into the realms of figurative paintings, conjuring darker, nostalgic narratives of her immigrant journey. As she grew more comfortable with her identity, her artwork began to echo more feminine tones, indicating a journey of self-healing and personal acceptance.

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The Dreamy Canvas: Ekaterina Popova’s Artistic Evolution

Ekaterina Popova’s artistic voyage underscores her adaptability and evolution. From reflective and sentimental phases, she transitioned into a mindful exploration of her present environment. Utilizing an array of settings from her bedroom, other people's homes, and viewer-submitted photographs, she manifests intimate everyday scenarios. Her emphasis on subtleties of color and light breathes life and emotion into her work, which is then heightened by an adept use of vibrant hues, conferring a dream-like ambiance to her art. With a forward-thinking vision, Ekaterina yearns to push beyond her artistic boundaries. She aspires to create empowering artwork, especially for women artists, acting as a guiding light to help their dreams take flight.

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Credentials

Solo Shows:

2022: "Enjoy The View" at Cohle Gallery, Paris, France (Funded in part by Delaware Division of the Arts)
2022: "Outside In" at James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2019: "Shelter" at Mezzanine Gallery, Wilmington, DE
2019: "This Must Be The Place" at Deep Space, Jersey City, NJ
2018: "Highlight Artist" at Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
2017: Solo Exhibition at Eckhaus Gallery, Kutztown, PA
2017: "Come on in" featuring Ekaterina Popova and Erika Stearly at Goggleworks, Reading, PA
2016: "Ekaterina Popova and T.S. Kist" at Capital One, Wilmington, DE
2014: "Glimpses of Home" at Redding Gallery, Wilmington, DE
2013: "Space 2033" in Philadelphia, PA
2013: Solo Exhibition at Grand Opera House Gallery, Wilmington, DE
2013: "Inside/Outside" at Independent Space Gallery, Kutztown, PA
2012: "The Blue Series" at F&N Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2012: Emerging Artist Exhibition at Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA

Group Shows:

2022: "Panorama" at Cohle Gallery, Menorca, Spain
2022: Group Exhibition at Cohle Gallery, Paris, France
2020: "Return of the Mothership" at Deep Space Gallery, Jersey City, NJ
2020: "TEN" at Paradigm Gallery + Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2019: "Summer Rush" at James Oliver Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2019: "Seeking My Sanctuary" at Artspace 1241, Philadelphia, PA
2019: "The Fire Theft" at Delaware Contemporary, Wilmington, DE
2018: "Dynamic Intimacy" at Howe Gallery at Kean University, Union, NJ
2018: "Into The Light" at Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2018: Past Directors Exhibition at Eckhaus Gallery, Kutztown, PA
2018: "CFEVA 35 Art Party" at Sonesta Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
2018: "Unintended Consequences" at Brooke Lanier Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA
2018: "Small Beauties" at Era Contemporary at Con Artist Collective, New York, NY
2017: Fire and Air Gallery Pop Up at The Hive, Philadelphia, PA
2017: "The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Artisan Series Exhibition" at Painted Bride, Philadelphia, PA
2017: "Fight or Flight" at The Painting Center, New York, NY
2017: "Sex Symbol" at Carpenter St. Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2017: "Friends Juried Exhibition" at Delaware Contemporary, Wilmington, DE
2017: "On These Walls" at Trenton City Museum, Trenton, NJ
2016: "Diamonds Unleashed" at Art Miami Fairs, Miami, FL (funded in part by Delaware Division of the Arts grant)
2016: "In the Secret Garden" at A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2015: "Contemporary Still Life" at 3rd Street Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2015: "POST" at 3rd Street Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2015: "The Shaft Juried Exhibition" at Shaft, Wilmington, DE
2015: "Assemblage" at 3rd Street Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2014: "POST" at 3rd Street Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2014: "Benefit for Ballet X" at Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2014: "Identity" at UForge Gallery, Jamaica Plain, MA
2014: "June Auction" at ArtBombNY, New York, NY
2014: "Masquerade" at AIGA Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
2014: "Frozen" Juried Exhibition at LibertyTown Arts, Fredericksburg, VA
2013: "Locale" at Painted Bride and Paradigm Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2013: "Benefit for Ballet X" at Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2013: "WFIX II Aerious" at Chris White Gallery, Wilmington, DE
2013: "Greenpoint Gallery Spring Salon" at Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2013: "New Wilmington Painting" at Tower Hill Gallery, Wilmington, DE
2013: "Art Inter/National" at Box Heart Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
2012: "December Exhibition" at Red Raven Art Company, Lancaster, PA
2012: "Illuminated Chroma" at Buckham Gallery, Flint, MI
2012: "Mid Atlantic Juried Exhibition 2012" in New Castle, PA
2012: "Reconstruct-Deconstruct" at EYA Member Exhibition, Columbus, OH
2012: "From Our Perspectives" at Oakland College, Farmington Hills, MI
2011: "Multiplicity" at EYA Exhibition, Goodwyn Hall Gallery, Montgomery, AL
2011: "Grand Opening Exhibition" at Prelude Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2011: "Biggs Picture 2011" at Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover, DE