Artworks by Victoria Udalova

For me, art is a form of survival and a way of communicating with the world. Through painting, I try to share what I feel and how I experience reality. I am interested in the fragility of the world, the vulnerability of human beings, and the fleeting nature of meaningful moments. My practice is rooted in figurative expressionism and psychological painting. I explore the fragility of perception and the emotional states that shape our experience of life. Following the idea of Carpe Diem, I am drawn to the delicate threshold where joy meets unease and where the beauty of a moment becomes more precious because it cannot last. The human figure remains at the centre of my work. I see the body as our primary connection to the world — a source of memory, emotion, and identity in an environment that is constantly changing. Through subtle distortions, shifting perspectives, and fluid forms, I seek to reveal both the strength and vulnerability of human experience. In a time when digital technologies and social transformations increasingly blur the boundaries of identity, I return to the physical presence of the body and to authentic, lived experience. With more than fifteen years of academic art education, I combine conceptual ideas with strong technical foundations. My training in drawing, composition, colour, and painting techniques allows me to create works with multiple layers of meaning, while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and visual quality that resonates with collectors and contemporary art audiences. Selected Exhibitions, Awards and Recognition • 2026 – Target Prize, Madrid, Spain – selected among 150 finalists • 2026 – Jackson’s Art Prize, London, UK – Longlisted • 2025 – Salón de Realismo AEPE, Madrid, Spain – Honorable Mention • 2025 – Target Prize, Madrid, Spain – selected among 150 finalists • 2025 – Mini Figurativas, MEAM Hall, Barcelona, Spain – Selected Artist • 2020 – DContemporary Painting Prize – Finalist I am currently actively exhibiting throughout Spain and Europe. Through your platform, I hope to strengthen my online presence, expand the visibility of my work to an international audience, and connect with collectors who appreciate contemporary figurative painting and technical excellence.