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Arina Gordienko
Arina Gordienko
ARC Associate Living Master TM
38 artworks
Russian/British 21st Century Realist
Born in Russia
{"Id":7563,"Name":"Arina Gordienko","Biography":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EArina Gordienko MA, figurative realist artist based\u0026nbsp;in the UK, is a multi-award winner and finalist of various art contests in the UK, USA and Europe. Her works are exhibited at Saatchi Gallery, MEAM \u0026ndash; Museum European Modern Art, Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Modern Art Vittoria Colonna, Museum of Fantastic Art Vienna, OSTEN Museum of Drawing, and other venues in Europe, Russia, USA, Canada, Australia and India.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EArina\u0026rsquo;s works are in private collections worldwide, including The Bennett Collection, OSTEN Museum of Drawing collection, and The Peregrine Collection going to land on the Moon\u0026nbsp;on the \u0026lsquo;Peregrine Lunar Lander\u0026rsquo; Annex 9 time Astrobotic capsule.\u0026nbsp;Her works featured in numerous publications, i.e. \u0026lsquo;Strokes of Genius\u0026rsquo;, American Art Collector Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, \u0026lsquo;Women Painting\u0026rsquo; by MEAM, \u0026lsquo;ModPortrait\u0026rsquo;, \u0026lsquo;Arte y Libertad\u0026rsquo; and \u0026lsquo;Leonardo Art Guide\u0026rsquo; by Artelibre Gallery, \u0026lsquo;International Realism\u0026rsquo; by ARC Salon, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EArina\u0026nbsp;has academic art education\u0026nbsp;completed MA in Painting at Chelsea College of Arts, BA in Fine Arts at Central Saint Martins College of Arts (both - University of Arts London, UK), and Distinction Diploma in Fine Arts at College of Arts in Russia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EArina dedicates herself to realistic traditions in painting, combining classical techniques with imaginative compositions and a contemporary palette. In her work she uses the old Masters classic \u0027sfumato\u0027 technique with her own contemporary essence.\u0026nbsp;Her style can be described as imaginative realism where personages are placed into the artist\u0026rsquo;s imaginary world and circumstances.\u0026nbsp;Most often she portrays her characters with a direct gaze that triggers special eye contact, which is a form of nonverbal communication implying a close relationship with a viewer.\u0026nbsp; Her works involve emotionally and intellectually, she communicates with her viewers by inviting them to experience emotions and deep inner feelings that she reveals in her personages and that evoke viewers\u0026rsquo; emotional responses. Her works consistently enrolled with an intellectual riddle and philosophical content.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArtist Statement\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMy paintings can be perceived as a performance of humans\u0026rsquo; soul movements. The fragile magic of life mesmerises me. I see humans\u0026rsquo; souls as fragile lights of fireflies in the dark - it is so easy to break this light. And as an artist I try to convey this light onto my paintings, keeping and increasing the wonder of this light in the world. I\u0026rsquo;d like to believe that the main purpose of art is keeping this world in balance and harmony, and awareness of that gives me an entire inspiration to continue my work. Painting for me is vital and absolutely essential, something I cannot live and breathe without.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECreating new paintings for me is a kind of magical ritual, almost alchemy - I love to insert into my works mysterious and surreal atmosphere and often position my personages in the middle of nowhere without any signs of a particular place, time/age, or any other specific characteristics. I am trying to capture and visually express a quintessence of humans\u0026rsquo; emotions and feelings in an unusual environment, often on a border of their capacity of perception - a pure essence of human\u0026rsquo;s soul and often hidden deep inner content. Deep emotions do not depend on any boundaries, such as countries, languages, mentalities, religions, races, etc. I believe that pure emotions that are visually depicted in artworks can be perceived by everyone; emotionally powerful artworks can be adopted and understood by everybody in the world as a Universal language.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn my paintings, I use the old Masters of Renaissance technique called \u0026lsquo;sfumato\u0026rsquo;, derived from the Italian word \u0026lsquo;sfumare\u0026rsquo; \u0026ndash; tone down or smoke down. Within this oil-painting technique, the colours and tones layer gradually one above another without any sharp outlines which bring to the images a softened or \u0026lsquo;smoked-down\u0026rsquo; subtle outcome. My style may be described as imaginative realism where personages are placed into my own imaginary world and circumstances. I hope to emotionally engage viewers and often portray characters in my works with a direct straight into eyes gaze revealing all the hidden emotions and feelings that evoke viewers\u0026rsquo; emotional responses. My personages emerge dramatic or ironic however I consistently surround them with an intellectual riddle and philosophical content appealing to curious and peculiar minds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI never expect that inspiration will come to me on a daily basis -\u0026nbsp;I just go to my studio and get myself ready for\u0026nbsp;working hard\u0026nbsp;and then, in hours, inspiration can come along if I\u0027m\u0026nbsp;lucky. But it is not guaranteed. Only hours of hard work and practice help to create something spectacular. I am aware of what I am bringing to the world within my creativity.\u0026nbsp;I believe that artists are responsible for every brushstroke we produce. The more beautiful and positive artworks created today, the better will be the world we are living in tomorrow. Art is the most powerful tool to keep this world in balance and harmony.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","Awards":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAwards and Recognition\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2022 - Honourable Mention, ModPortrait-2021, MEAM \u0026ndash;European Museum of Modern Art, Artelibre Gallery\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2021 - Honourable Mention, IBPC- International Biennial Portrait Competition, WMOCA \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2021 - Award Winner, 2-nd Award in \u0027Favourite Subjects\u0027, International Artist Magazine, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2021 - Finalist, ModPortrait-2020, MEAM \u0026ndash;European Museum of Modern Art, Artelibre \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Gallery, Barcelona, Spain \u003Cbr /\u003E2021 - Finalist, 16th International ARC Salon Competition, Art Renewal Center, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2021 - Finalist, \u0026lsquo;Lohengrin\u0026rsquo; Contest, MEAM \u0026ndash; European Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona\u003Cbr /\u003E2020 - Finalist, ING Discerning Eye, Mall Galleries, London, UK\u003Cbr /\u003E2020 - Finalist, ModPortrait-2019, MEAM \u0026ndash; European Museum of Modern Art, Artelibre \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Gallery, Barcelona, Spain\u003Cbr /\u003E2020 - Finalist, 15th International ARC Salon Competition, Art Renewal Center, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2019 - Award Winner, 3-d Award in People/Figures, International Artist Magazine, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2019 - Award Winner, Derwent Special Fine Art Award, Presented by Her Royal Highness \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Princess Michael of Kent, SWA Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, UK\u003Cbr /\u003E2019 - Finalist, International Biennial Portrait Competition (IBPC), Wausau Museum of \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Contemporary Art, Wausau, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2019 - Finalist, 14th International ARC Salon Competition, Art Renewal Center, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2018 - Finalist, 13th International ARC Salon Competition, Art Renewal Center, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2018 - Finalist, Non-Commissioned Portrait category, Portrait Society of America Members \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Only Competition, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2017 - Finalist, 12th International ARC Salon Competition, Art Renewal Center, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2016 - Award Winner, 2-nd Award in Berliner Art Prize, Germany\u003Cbr /\u003E2016 - Honorary Mention and Diploma for \u0026lsquo;bright and remarkable contribution in the \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Conservation and development of the artistic values in Modern Art\u0026rsquo;, Berliner Art Prize, \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Germany\u003Cbr /\u003E2016 - Finalist, Portrait Society of America Only Members Competition, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2016 - Finalist, The Artist\u0027s Magazine Annual Competition, Portraits/Figures category, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2015 - Winner for Publication at \u0026lsquo;Strokes of Genius-7\u0026rsquo; (out of over 2000 entries) \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; International Drawing Competition, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2014 - Award Winner, 3-d Place in \u0026lsquo;Outside the Box\u0026rsquo; category, Portrait Society of \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;America Members Only Competition, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2014 - Finalist, Art Gemini Prize, Painting category, London, UK\u003Cbr /\u003E2014 - Finalist, BEEP International Painting Prize Biennial, Swansea, Wales, UK\u003Cbr /\u003E2014 - Finalist, Connfuence\u002714 Art Contest, Gallery Art Eterne, New Deli, India\u003Cbr /\u003E2013 - Gold Award, Master of Art International, Margarita Feaks Gallery, Mile End Art \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Pavilion, London, UK\u003Cbr /\u003E2013 - Finalist, Mortimore Art Prize, Surrealism Category, Australia\u003Cbr /\u003E2012 - Winner (out of more than 3000 submissions) for participation at the BBC2 TV series \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Show Me the Monet run on the National BBC2 TV during 4 weeks, followed by \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London. TV series and exhibition hosted by BBC \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; presenter and journalist Chris Hollins. Panel of Judges (Hanging Committee) included art \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; critic Charlotte Mullins, art historian David Lee and art dealer Roy Bolton.\u003Cbr /\u003E2012 - Award Winner. 2-nd Merit in \u0026lsquo;Outside the Box\u0026rsquo; category, Portrait Society of America \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Members Only Competition, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2012 - Award Winner, 4-th Merit in \u0027Self-Portrait\u0026rsquo; category, Portrait Society of America \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Members Only Competition, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2011 - Award Winner, 2-nd Award in \u0026lsquo;Is it Fine Art? Challenging Traditions\u0026rsquo;, Pen and Brush \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Gallery, New York, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2011 - Winner for Publication in \u0026lsquo;Strokes of Genius-4\u0026rsquo; (out of 1650 entries), International \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Drawing Competition, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2010 - Finalist (Top 10 out of over 3750 entries), Art of Giving National Art Competition, \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; SAATCHI Gallery, London, UK. Panel of judges included Gavin Turk, Christian Furr, \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Terry O\u0027Neill and representatives from the Tate, Frieze, Scream and FAS London\u003Cbr /\u003E2010 - The Best Foreign Artist Mention, Arte Laguna Art Prize, Venice, Italy\u003Cbr /\u003E2010 - Special Prize Gagliardi Art Gallery, Arte Laguna Art Prize, Venice, Italy\u003Cbr /\u003E2010 - Special Prize Fiorella Pieri Contemporary Art Gallery, Arte Laguna Art Prize, Venice\u003Cbr /\u003E2010 - Trophy Award (Top 15 out of 5000 entries, 95 countries), LICC \u0026ndash; London International \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Creative Competition, UK. \u003Cbr /\u003E2009 - MFA Now Award, International Painting Competition, \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Miami/New York, USA. International panel of judges included Kay Saatchi, Edward \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Lucie-Smith, Judy Chicago, John Miley, Victoria Lu\u003Cbr /\u003E2009 - Award Winner, 1-st Place in Full Brush International Competition, Pen and Brush \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Gallery, New York, USA. Juried and Awarded by Margaret Kelly Trombly, President of \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; The Forbes Art Collection\u003Cbr /\u003E2009 - Award Winner, 2-nd Prize (out of 14.000) in Portrait/Figure category, The Artist\u0026rsquo;s \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Magazine, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2009 - Semi-Finalist (Top 100 out of 1900 entries), \u0027Silence, Opus 3\u0027 has been through to the \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; second round for the BP Portrait Award, National Portrait Gallery, UK.\u003Cbr /\u003E2008 - Award Winner, Anthony J. Lester Art Critic Award, SWA Annual exhibition, \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Mall Galleries, London, UK. Prize awarded by Lady Gabriella Windsor, daughter of \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent\u003Cbr /\u003E2008 - Award Winner, 1-st Prize (Out of 14.000) Portrait/Figure Students category, The Artist\u0026rsquo;s \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Magazine, USA\u003Cbr /\u003E2008 - Semi-Finalist (Top 100 out of 1650 entries), \u0027Angel, Portrait of Angelika\u0027 has been \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; through the second round for BP Portrait Award, National Portrait Gallery, UK. \u003Cbr /\u003E2008 - Public Choice Award, National Open Art Competition, UK. Awarded by Kay Austin, the \u003Cbr /\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Arts Club, London\u003Cbr /\u003E2008 - Visitor\u0027s Choice Award, Cork Street International Open Art Competition, London, UK\u003Cbr /\u003E2008 \u0026ndash; Short-listed (Top 5 out of 1500 entries) for Brenda Landon Pye Portrait Prize, London\u003C/p\u003E","HasAlbums":false,"HasPortraits":false,"HasRelationships":false,"HasArticles":false,"HasDepictedPlaces":false,"HasLetters":false,"HasLibraryItems":false,"HasProducts":false,"HasSignatures":false,"HasVideos":false,"HasMapLocations":false,"TotalArtworks":38}