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Vlada Zharkova-Sviridova

Vlada’s painting is a sincere dialogue with the viewer, built through expressive brushwork and a deep, complex sense of color. In her work, strict classical compositions come alive thanks to a free, impressionistic painting style. Vlada does not merely capture reality; she catches the very atmosphere of the moment, whether it is the play of warm light on old city walls or the cool, fleeting reflections on vintage tableware. Her technique is distinguished by dense, confident brushstrokes and a masterful handling of the materiality of objects. She sculpts volume with pastose movements, making objects almost step out of the canvas. The fragile glass of a transparent vase, the heavy metal of a pitcher, delicate flower petals, and the roughness of stone roofs acquire an incredible tactility in her paintings. The light in her work is always alive, flowing, and three-dimensional. Vlada's paintings embody the essence of Slow Art. They invite the viewer to linger, revealing new layers of colour, light, and feeling over time. They bring warmth, harmony, and a sense of calm to the home.