Anastasia Prokusheva, a painter from Ulyanovsk, Russia, now based in Belgrade, Serbia, uses oil and charcoal to create intimate and psychologically resonant portraits and scenes. Trained at the prestigious St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, Prokusheva's work is defined by expressive brushwork, complex underpainting, and a vibrant approach to color. Her canvases serve as a visual diary, documenting her shifting emotional states and inner world. After leaving Russia following anti-war protests, her recent work explores the psychological recovery after emigration and the acceptance of a new reality. Prokusheva's art invites viewers to experience vulnerability and honesty, portraying the beauty found even in life's less attractive moments. Through her compelling work, she offers a profound reflection on the human spirit's resilience.
Instagram: @prokushevaart
Anastasia Prokusheva, a painter from Ulyanovsk, Russia, now based in Belgrade, Serbia, uses oil and charcoal to create intimate and psychologically resonant portraits and scenes. Trained at the prestigious St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, Prokusheva's work is defined by expressive brushwork, complex underpainting, and a vibrant approach to color. Her canvases serve as a visual diary, documenting her shifting emotional states and inner world. After leaving Russia following anti-war protests, her recent work explores the psychological recovery after emigration and the acceptance of a new reality. Prokusheva's art invites viewers to experience vulnerability and honesty, portraying the beauty found even in life's less attractive moments. Through her compelling work, she offers a profound reflection on the human spirit's resilience.
Instagram: @prokushevaart
