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Lives: LONDON, UK

Education 2007- 2008 MA Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts, London 2006 � 2007 BA Fine Art (Painting) Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, London 2005 � 2006 Foundation Studies (Painting), Merit Certificate, Central Saint Martins College, University of the Arts, London 1985 � 1987 Art School (Part-time), Fine Art, Distinction Certificate, Russia
Solo Exhibitions Russian-born British artist ARINA, based in London, exhibits her paintings all over the world and is recognized with a number of awards in the UK, USA and Europe. Her paintings have been featured at venues such as the Saatchi Gallery and Mall Galleries in London, Museum of Fantastic Art in Vienna, Venice Arsenale in Italy and many others in New York, Miami, Venice, Rome, Hamburg, Vienna, Brussels, Marseille etc. and participated in events in London, Buenos-Aires, Moscow and Beijing. Her works are in private collections worldwide, including Gustav Metzger private collection and Museum of Drawing, Macedonia. ARINA has also been included in Reinhard Fuchs� book �Masterpieces of Visual Art. The Great Female Artists from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era� alongside Frida Kahlo, Georgia O�Keeffe, Yayoi Kusama, Tracey Emin, etc. ARINA is a full-member of Society of Women Artists (SWA) in the UK and Portrait Society of America (PSA). She studied at the Central Saint Martins College of Art having graduated with Master�s degree (MA) in Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art, University of the Arts London. Her works and achievements are all documented on her website www.arina-art.com
Group Exhibitions Selected Exhibitions and Events Museum of Fantastic Art, Vienna, Austria, Uncommon Vision, 2012, curated by Prof. Philip Rubinov-Jacobson Mall Galleries, London, UK, Society of Women Artists Annual Exhibition, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent and also by Gloria Hanniford Elysium Gallery, Volcano Theatre, Wales, UK, BEEP International Painting Prize, 2012 OSTEN Award Biennal 2012, 40 Gallery of Drawing, Museum of Drawing, Skopje, Macedonia SOHO20 Gallery, New York, USA, 'Backlash' exhibition on women's rights, 2012 Gallery Vista, Rome, Italy, RinfrescARTE, 2012 Pen and Brush Gallery, New York,USA,Is it Fine Art?-Exhibition Challenging Traditions-2011 curated by gallerist and auctioneer Kenneth Hutter and auction appraiser Jennifer Elhardt UNIT24 Gallery, London, UK, The Passion for Freedom Art Festival, 2011 Galleria Espositiva Ex Roma Club Monti, Rome, Italy, Colorissimamente, International Art Exhibition, 2011 Marseille Project Gallery, Marseille, France, Housewarming-2008, Futureproof-2010, Artist�s Portrait-2011, curated by Lira Kay, artist, gallerist and art-critic Pen and Brush Gallery, New York, USA, Award Winners Artists-2011 The Mall Galleries, London, UK, 150th Celebratory Exhibition SWA-2011, opened by SWA Patron, Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent SAATCHI GALLERY, London, UK, Art of Giving 2010, with Banksy, Gavin Turk, Mark Wallinger, Terry O�Neill, Sir Piter Blake, Steve Goddard, Leonardo Drew, Christian Furr, Alexa Meade, Breezy Bailey, Zak Ove. Venice Arsenale, Venice, Italy, Arte Laguna Art Prize exhibition, 2010 Mayfair Gallery, London, UK, Legende Celebrity Art in collaboration with Art of Giving-2010, with world famous artists and photographers Gerard Mankowitz, Terry O�Neill, Danny Clifford, Allan Warren, Gavin Turk etc. B.J.Spoke Gallery, USA, New York, EXPO-2010, juried by Cornelia Seckel, publisher The Art Times Cork Street Gallery, London, UK, Annual Cork Street Open Art Competition, 2008, 2009, 2010, juried by Edward Lucy-Smith Marziart International Gallery, Hamburg, Germany, Best of 2010 Mall Galleries, London, UK, Art Liberating Lives Exhibition, 2008, 2009, 2010 Gallery Lilly Zeligman, Holland, Summer Show-2010 Brighton University Gallery, Brighton, UK, Occidental Dimension, 2010, the first of a touring show to be staged in 3 cities across China National Festival Theatre, Chichester, UK, The National Open Art Competition, 2008, 2010, the panel of the judges headed by Gavin Turk Pen and Brush Gallery, New York, USA, Fall Brush Exhibition-2009, curated by Margaret Kelly Trombly, the president of the Forbes Collection Praxis Art International Gallery, Miami, USA, MFA Now Award Winner�s Exhibition, 2009, juried by the international panel of judges, including Kay Saatchi, Edward Lucie-Smith and Judy Chicago Brick Lane Bodhi Gallery, London, UK, Condensation, The Temperature is Rising, 2008, 2009 The RBSA Gallery, Birmingham, UK, The First Biennial RBSA Open Portrait Award, 2008 The Art Club, Dover Street, London, UK, Exhibition of Prize Winners of National Open Art Competition, 2008 The Arts Gallery, Davies Street, London, UK, XHIBIT-07 competition, 2007, winners selected by Tom Hunter Lethaby Gallery, London , UK, LANDMARKS 2006, Central Saint Martins College of Art Brenda Landon Pye Portrait Prize-2008, London, UK, Red Room Gallery, Chelsea College of Art and Design. London, UK MA Fine Art Final Degree Show-2008, London, UK, Chelsea College of Art and Design MA Fine Art Chelsea Interim Show-2008, London, UK, 'Nearly Me, Nearly Now, Nearly Show', Triangle Space, Chelsea College of Art Variety of exhibitions in Russia (1985 � 1993), including Regional Exhibitions at Regional Art Museum of Zauralie, Russia Events In July 2012 painting by ARINA �The Shard of Time� was published on the Book Cover of a new amazing book �Breaking in Technogenic System� (�Взлом Техногенной Системы�) by the world-famous Russian writer Vadim Zeland, http://zelands.com/index.htm. His esoteric books �Reality Transurfing�, �Apples Fall into the Sky�, �Ruler of Reality�, 'Apocryphal Transurfing� and others are hugely popular all over the globe. Books by Vadim Zeland have been translated and published in more than 20 countries including United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, France, Spain, Hong Kong etc. The �Transurfing� series is on the top sellers' non-fiction list for 5 years. In Russia along have been sold millions of copies across all �Transurfing� titles. Premiere of the Performance �DESHORAS� in Buenos-Aires, Argentina, 27 of July 2011, at 18.30 pm. Directed by Marcela Fernandez, Plastic Language: painting, oil, acrylic, organic sculptures, video, music. Paintings by ARINA were featured on a big screen at the stage of the `Fundacion � Universidad I Salud� among the 4 other artists, Marcelo Parmet, Mariana Perez, Marcela Fern�ndez, Ariel Gonzalo Garc�a,contemporary dancers and actors, accompanying by original music created especially for this Art Show represented by Circular 6 Orchestra from Argentina: intervening space with live improvisation, linking the musical work with the character of each artist. The key of the Performance is the diversity of expression. Join vector distances in Time (calling Van Eyck (1400) Bruges) with a vector-cultural-geographical distance calling an artist ARINA born in Russia, now residing in London. Showing looks and different worlds and seek to relate in the same space and interact all the differences, try a possible dialogue, an encounter, a reflection of who we are. Art Elevator � a launching pad for new artists, Aquire Gallery, London, UK, March 15, 2011. Art elevator was conceived as a springboard for up and coming artists. Works for this exhibition were specially selected by invited guest judge ARINA. Trans-Siberian Arts Centre, exhibition travelled on the Trans-Siberian train from Moscow to Beijing launched at the Red Gate Gallery, 2011, Beijing, China The 3rd London Creative Awards Ceremony, LICC-2010, Soho Theatre, London, UK WIDE SHUT EYES series have been selected as Winner for a Trophy

Grants/Awards Prizes and Awards OSTEN Special Award, 40 Gallery of Drawing Osten Biennal 2012, World Gallery and Museum of Drawing, Skopje, Macedonia. Grand Prix for Life Achievement was awarded to a legendary artist CHRISTO (USA), First Award for Concept - to Vitaly Komar (USA). Award for World Cultural Heritage - to Pablo Picasso. The works of winning artists will be an integral part of the OSTEN Museum of Drawing collection. 2-nd Merit Award in the �Outside the Box� category, Portrait Society of America Members International Competition, 2012, USA 4-th Merit Award in the �Self-Portrait� category, Portrait Society of America Members International Competition, 2012, USA Winner of Strokes of Genius: Best of Drawing, 2011, USA North Light judges and series editor Rachel Wolf selected the winning images of 112 artists from a record number of more than 1650 entries. Second Prize at �Is it Fine Art? Exhibition Challenging Traditions�, 2011, Pen and Brush Gallery, New York, USA. Juried by gallerist and auctioneer Kenneth Hutter and auction appraiser Jennifer Elhardt ART OF GIVING National Art Competition-2010, Finalist, SAATCHI Gallery, London, UK Two paintings of ARINA, �Silence, Opus 3� and �Nibiru� were chosen out of thousands of entries among the 10 finalists in Painting/Drawing category of the Art of Giving National Art Competition 2010 in the United Kingdom. The works have been selected by a panel that includes representatives from the Tate, Frieze, Scream and FAS London, Gavin Turk, Christian Furr and Terry O'Neill. LICC-2010, London International Creative Competition, Winner for a Trophy, Awards Ceremony in Soho Theatre, London, UK. �Wide Shut Eyes� series by ARINA were selected by the International Panel of 12 Judges out of 5000 submissions from 95 countries for a Trophy awarded at LICC-2010 Award Ceremony at Soho Theatre in London The Best Foreign Artist Mention, Arte Laguna Art Prize, 2010, Venice Arsenale, Italy Special Prize Gagliardi Art Gallery, Arte Laguna Art Prize, 2010, Venice Arsenale, Italy Special Prize Fiorella Pieri Contemporary Art Gallery, Arte Laguna Art Prize, 2010, Venice Arsenale, Italy Best of 2010, Winner in Painting People/Today Life category, Marziart International Gallery, Hamburg, Germany EXPO-29 Winner, International Painting Competition, b.j.spoke gallery, 2010, New York, USA Juried by Cornelia Seckel, publisher �The Art Times� ARTWORKinternational, Inc. finalist for the grant 2010 MFA Now Award Winner, International Painting Competition, 2009, Miami, New York, USA Winners were chosen by international panel of judges including Kay Saatchi, Edward Lucie-Smith, Judy Chicago, John Miley, Maura Reilly, Bernar Veneth , Colette Kwok, Victoria Lu First Place Award, Full Brush Exhibition, Pen and Brush Gallery, 2009, New York, USA.Juried and awarded by Margaret Kelly Trombly, the president of the Forbes Art Collection Second Prize in Portrait/Figure category, The Artist�s Magazine, International Painting Competition, 2009, USA. The Artist�s Magazine�s Annual Painting Competition boasts between 10 and 14 thousand entries, narrowing the field to choose between 50 and 75 images for the final judging panel to select 6 winners in each category. Face of National British Charity �Sue Ryder Care 2009�, Art Liberating Lives Campaign, UK Finalist in the Annual Painting Prize FRINGEMK, 2009 Anthony J. Lester Art Critic Award 2008, SWA exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, awarded by Lady Gabriella Windsor Public Choice Prize 2008, National Open Art Competition, Chichester, UK Awarded by Kay Austin at the Arts Club, Dover Street Mayfair, London Visitor's Choice Award 2008, Cork Street Gallery, Annual Cork Street Open Art Competition, London, UK First Prize in Portrait/Figure category, The Artist�s Magazine, International Student�s Competition, 2008, USA, The Artist's Magazine (January/February 2009) 'Stand-out Students' (Page 54) Shortlisted for The Brenda Landon Pye Portrait Prize 2008, London, UK
Projects Artist Statement I suggest that my work is a kind of performance rather than traditional portraiture � I perform an image that inspired me, manipulating with my own face as an actress does to express what I want to convey onto my painting and documenting the process as an artist. I paint these transformed images on canvas depicting them as a �litmus-paper� of inner, as a symbol of emotions and feelings or movements within the human spirit. I position the images in a middle of nowhere, without any recognizable signs of any given time or place, or any other particular characteristics, intentionally restricting myself with colours and using in my work the monochrome palette that enables me to provide anonymity to an image. My paintings may be associated with images from the art history, but I avoid any direct references - I only mark a trace and outline a hint what the images could have been related to. The Red, which I use in my works, has a deep meaning for me. In many cultures �red� means passion and love, in Tibetan philosophy it means connection with the Universe - connection with everyone and everything at the all levels of the entire world. In Russian language, particularly in folk�s fairy tales, often the word �red� equates to the word �beautiful�. One of the worldly known Russian writers Fyodor Dostoevsky has said �Beauty will save the World'. I believe that images and objects which have been created with passion can take an immense power that is sometimes found in religious art, the powerful energy that has an ability to alter one�s mental state and even transform reality. All the artists are responsible for every single brush stroke they produce within their creativity. We all create the world around us and all the artists are responsible in particular for what we are bringing to the world within our works. Beauty will save the world and Art is this powerful tool to bring the Beauty to the world - to save it.
Publications Publications Masterpieces of Visual Art. The Great Female Artists: From The Middle Ages To The Modern Era, Women in Art Volume 1, Reinhard Fuchs, F�rstenweg , Austria, 2013, p.431 The Lexikon of Fantastic Artists, Gerhard Habarta, �1.300 phantastic, surreal and visionary artists are recorded in the LEXIKON�, Vienna, Austria, 2013 Strokes of Genius, The Best of Drawing/Exploring Line, edited by Rachel Rubin Wolf, 2012, Art Book, published by North Light Books, USA, p.14 Взлом техногенной системы, (Breaking in Technogenic System) Vadim Zeland, book cover, Vesy Publishing, Russia, 2012, also mention on p.94 OSTEN Award Biennal of Drawing, 2012, Skopie, Macedonia, catalogue, p.33 International Contemporary Artists, Vol IV, art book, 2012, I.C.A. Publishing, New York, NY, USA, p.10 ARINA,Poets Artists Magazine, End of the Year issue, 2011, USA, no.28, pages 36-39 The Art of the Portrait, Journal of the Portrait Society of America,USA,2011, issue no.57, p.16 LICC-London International Creative Competition, 2010, Asterisk press, USA, (catalogue), SAATCHI Gallery, Art of Giving 2010 exhibition, London, UK, (catalogue) Arte Laguna Art Prize 2010, Venice, Italy, (catalogue) The Society of Women Artists 2010, Mall Galleries, London, UK (catalogue) Occidenatl Dimension, 2010, Brighton, UK, (catalogue) Annual Cork Street Open Art Competition 2010, London, UK, (catalogue) The Art of the Portrait, Journal of the Portrait Society of America, USA, December 2009, issue no.46, p.16 The Year's Best Art, Tamera Lenz Muente, The Artist's Magazine, USA, December 2009, p.33 A good reason to get arty, The Daily Mirror, London, UK, 2009, Monday,September 21, p.33 The Society of Women Artists 2009, Mall Galleries, London, UK (catalogue) Annual Cork Street Open Art Competition 2009, London, UK, (catalogue) Fringe MK-2009, Milton Keynes, UK (catalogue) Saving Lives with Art, The Wandsworth Guardian, London, UK, Thirsday, June 18 Arina Exhibits in London (Maldon Artist Perfoms Emotions in Paint),by Adam Cornell, The Maldon Standart, Maldon, UK, 2009, Wednesday, April 15, p.9 Stand-out Students, The Artist's Magazine, USA, special 25-th Anniversary Issue, January/February 2009, p.54 The Society of Women Artists 2008, Mall Galleries, London, UK (catalogue) First Biennal RBSA Open Portrait Award, 2008, Birmingham, UK (catalogue) Cork Street Open Art Exhibition 2008, Cork Street Gallery, London, UK (catalogue) Affordable Art Fair 2008, London, UK (catalogue) MA Chelsea Final Degree Show 2008, London, UK (catalogue) National Open Art Competition, 2008, Chichester, UK(catalogue) Saatchi Competition to uncover Art Idol by Ben Hoyle, The Times, London, UK, 2007, Friday, March 2, p. 27 Xhibit 07 (catalogue) University of Arts London, 2007, London, UK Book Cover - Therapy, Philip L. Moore, 2006, Upfront Publishing LTD, England

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