About the Artist
Daria is an artist based in New York City. She holds a degree in Art and Design from the Moscow Art Institute of 1905. Working primarily with acrylic paints, she explores a wide range of techniques, including scratching, multi-layering, and the creation of rich, tactile textures on canvas.
Her artistic vision is deeply shaped by personal observation, the experience of immigration, and the process of adapting to life in a new country. Themes of identity, inner transformation, interpersonal relationships, and psychology play a central role in her work.
Her mission is to bring the therapeutic power of art to the viewer, using color, form, and movement as tools for emotional connection, reflection, and healing.
Daria has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions, including Affordable Art Fair, The Other Art Fair, Superfine, Van Der Plas Gallery, CCAN, Jones Gallery, and others.
Artist Statement
My work explores inner states shaped by personal observation, the experience of immigration, and the ongoing process of adapting to a new cultural and emotional environment. Living between different contexts has deeply influenced my perception of identity and human relationships. Painting becomes a way to reflect on psychological processes, moments of inner transformation, and the search for balance within constant change.
Working primarily with acrylic paints, I build my compositions through layered structures and tactile surfaces. I use multi-layering techniques and expressive, impasto brushstrokes to create a dialogue between peace and spontaneity. Contrasts of textures play a central role in my practice; smooth areas coexist with textural elements, allowing the surface of the canvas to carry some physical presence.
Through my work, I aim to share the therapeutic potential of art. The paintings invite the viewer into a space of pause and reflection, where emotional resonance emerges through color, texture, and rhythm, offering a quiet opportunity for connection, grounding, and inner dialogue.