Olesya Izmaylova

Joined Artfinder: Dec. 2022

Artworks for sale: 71

(8)

Finland

About Olesya Izmaylova

 
 
  • Biography
    Hello! My name is Olesya Izmaylova, and I live and work in Finland. I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. Presently, my artwork graces private collections in diverse corners of the globe – from Finland to England, from USA to Japan.

    Through my work, I explore the delicate balance between independence, inner strength, and the quiet poetry of everyday moments. Sneakers and cats — symbols of freedom, individuality, and subtle rebellion — become central figures in my visual narratives.

    Light plays a crucial role in my works. I love creating contrast shadows and bathing the canvas in a honeyed glow to add a cozy atmosphere to my paintings. The light, vibrating backgrounds and minimalistic compositions leave space for viewers to find their own emotions and reflections.
    Freedom, for me, is not loud or chaotic; it is silent, graceful, and deeply personal. It is the ability to remain true to oneself, even in moments of pause. My works invite the viewer into a world where independence is a natural state of being, where simplicity becomes a form of resistance, and where small gestures hold profound meaning.

    Through subtle textures, flowing lines, and restrained color palettes, I seek to evoke a sense of timeless lightness — a gentle reminder that true freedom is weightless.
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  • Education

    2022 - 2023

    Svetlana Rumak art school

    2022 - 2022

    Alexandra Fedorova art school

    2020 - 2021

    ARTLIFE painting academy

    2016 - 2018

    Art residence “ArtLife”, Moscow, Russia

    2015 - 2016

    School of painting by Yulia Dubinina

    2015 - 2016

    Veronica Kalacheva's art school

    2014 - 2016

    Perotti art school

    2001 - 2007

    MSTU named by Bauman, Moscow, Russia

  • Upcoming Events

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    Previous events

    Event: Reflections of Self: Freedom, Fashion, and Light

    Dates: 31 Jan 2025 - 22 Feb 2025

    Venue: Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Helsinki, Nordenskiöldinkatu 1

    This exhibition invites viewers on a unique journey through three key themes that shape my art: freedom, self-expression, and harmony. The series featuring sneakers and graffiti embodies the spirit of freedom, defiance of norms, and the celebration of individuality through street art. The series with cats explores fashion as a means of self-expression, highlighting the connection between personality and aesthetics. Finally, the series with light and women captures fleeting emotions, the beauty of moments, and the interplay between inner harmony and the beauty of the external world. It is a dialogue of freedom, style, and light, where everyone can find a reflection of their own self.

Links

Like me on Facebook

Follow me on Instagram

Visit my website

Education

2022 - 2023

Svetlana Rumak art school

2022 - 2022

Alexandra Fedorova art school

2020 - 2021

ARTLIFE painting academy

2016 - 2018

Art residence “ArtLife”, Moscow, Russia

2015 - 2016

School of painting by Yulia Dubinina

2015 - 2016

Veronica Kalacheva's art school

2014 - 2016

Perotti art school

2001 - 2007

MSTU named by Bauman, Moscow, Russia

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Reflections of Self: Freedom, Fashion, and Light

Dates: 31 Jan 2025 - 22 Feb 2025

Venue: Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Helsinki, Nordenskiöldinkatu 1

This exhibition invites viewers on a unique journey through three key themes that shape my art: freedom, self-expression, and harmony. The series featuring sneakers and graffiti embodies the spirit of freedom, defiance of norms, and the celebration of individuality through street art. The series with cats explores fashion as a means of self-expression, highlighting the connection between personality and aesthetics. Finally, the series with light and women captures fleeting emotions, the beauty of moments, and the interplay between inner harmony and the beauty of the external world. It is a dialogue of freedom, style, and light, where everyone can find a reflection of their own self.

 

Biography

Hello! My name is Olesya Izmaylova, and I live and work in Finland. I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. Presently, my artwork graces private collections in diverse corners of the globe – from Finland to England, from USA to Japan.

Through my work, I explore the delicate balance between independence, inner strength, and the quiet poetry of everyday moments. Sneakers and cats — symbols of freedom, individuality, and subtle rebellion — become central figures in my visual narratives.

Light plays a crucial role in my works. I love creating contrast shadows and bathing the canvas in a honeyed glow to add a cozy atmosphere to my paintings. The light, vibrating backgrounds and minimalistic compositions leave space for viewers to find their own emotions and reflections.
Freedom, for me, is not loud or chaotic; it is silent, graceful, and deeply personal. It is the ability to remain true to oneself, even in moments of pause. My works invite the viewer into a world where independence is a natural state of being, where simplicity becomes a form of resistance, and where small gestures hold profound meaning.

Through subtle textures, flowing lines, and restrained color palettes, I seek to evoke a sense of timeless lightness — a gentle reminder that true freedom is weightless.
 
 
 

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