'I paint women because I consider us to be very emotionally strong - but my subjects represent all kinds of people.' Harper's Bazaar, 2023
Jenya Datsko is a Russian-born painter based in Valencia, Spain. Datsko studied Art and iIllustration at the Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología ESAT and the GAIA Centro de Estudios de Arte in Valencia, Spain. Her works captures moments of loneliness and melancholy that at the same time radiate a mysterious and fascinating beauty. Through a soft colour palette and the recurring presence of female figures in various spaces, Datsko invites the viewer to reflect on human nature and the complexity of emotions.
The artist perceives these women as symbols of strength and determination in their pursuit of establishing genuine connections. By being alone, or silent in the presence of others, they are liberated from external influence and can fully explore their own identity and purpose.
The recurring presence of flowers in the artist's paintings can be interpreted as a metaphor for the fragility of life, ephemeral beauty, as a source of hope and joy. In this way, flowers can be seen as a symbol of life itself, which has moments of sadness and happiness, of fragility and renewal, and which reminds us that it is important to enjoy the moments of happiness while they are present, as they can fade quickly.
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Crossroads
Jenya Datsko 25 Apr - 25 May 2024Jenya Datsko's solo 'Crossroads' invites the public to delve into a mesmerising exploration of their own personal journey through life.Read more -
Face to Face II
Group Exhibition 6 - 29 Jul 2023Portraiture has always been a pillar of art history, taking different forms throughout its development: from the Egyptian statues of pharaohs to the Hellenic busts of Greek gods, from the...Read more
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May Brings More Than Flowers: Art Fairs to See in New York
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Human Touch: Jenya Datsko
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New Figures in Representative Painting
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Tomorrow's Woman
Six women changing the face of female portraitureJohn-Paul Pryor, House Collective, July 1, 2023