I paint therefore I am.

I believe that art should be provocative in some ways. Art is to arouse a thought, an urge, a reaction, a standing. Things are not what they seem they are - this is a major motto in my works. I strive to paint realistic still lives, but not in the classic sense. My pictures might be artificially composed although not being surrealistic. Just some objects whose mutual relation and composition incites some drama or tension.

I take my art seriously but I do not take myself seriously in art. When an onlooker smiles looking at one of my large canvasses or at a small caricature on paper, then I know that the goal is achieved: Yes - one more smile in the world!

I am represented by two art galleries in Denmark, and usually exhibit at annual art festivals 2-3 times a year.

Lena Smirnova

Artworks by Lena Smirnova

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Bookshelf with a dove by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

Bookshelf with a blackbird by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

Bookcase with birds and mouse by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

In vino veritas #2 (English titles) by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

Flames of winter II by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

Flames of winter by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

Chicks II by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

Finger of God by Lena Smirnova

Mixed-media painting

Fresh fish, old news by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

Helle the Queen by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

Drop dead gorgeous cognac by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting

Beautiful strong-tie II by Lena Smirnova

Acrylic painting