Elvira Baranova

With a deep-rooted passion for art, I've honed my skills in various European countries, studying painting, book illustration, and animation at the Republican College of Art and the Polytechnic University in Kyiv, Ukraine. 

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Since relocating to New Zealand in 1998, I've explored different mediums and techniques, such as watercolour and acrylic, alongside oil painting. My first solo exhibition was held at the McGregor Wright Gallery in Wellington in 2001. Since then, I've consistently exhibited at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts and other galleries and organisations. My paintings have been acquired by private collectors in New Zealand and worldwide. I also actively participate in international Surreal Art exhibitions in Europe, showcasing my talent and dedication to my art.

 

My artistic pursuits are characterised by a surreal and fantasy essence, drawing inspiration from myths, fables, and imaginative tales from across the globe. I aim to create works that offer the viewer a unique and magical experience.

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My technique is quite different. I used many layers - modelling paste, acrylic and oil. After spending many hours on each painting and focusing on sufficient details, I want a viewer to feel how the boundaries between reality and a fairytale world merge as you find yourself in an enchanted world of medieval magic, surrounded by my spiritual and slightly rueful images.