Polina Izvekova

In my work, I explore the scale of human life in relation to the city and nature, examining the distance—both literal and metaphorical—between architecture and people, as well as their parallel coexistence.

My art is deeply inspired by the environments that humans create for themselves. I am captivated by human perseverance, patience, diligence, and the rational approach to shaping spaces for living. I find particular interest in the evolution of architecture and urban geometry over time.

I primarily work with oil paints, watercolors, and oil pastels. Of these, I am especially drawn to oil painting for its ability to capture the subtle interplay of light and shadow, a central focus of my artistic inquiry. My work is grounded in realism, as it enables me to assert the tangible and delve into the essence of spaces beyond the depicted subject. Through realism, I strive to portray the tension between the familiar geometries of human life, the presence of the individual, and an uncontrollable, elusive force that exists just beyond our perception.