ValtEgo - T.O.E. Art Market

In my works, I explore the subtle landscapes of the human psyche and the complexities of mental health. My art is a dialogue about the search for roots in a world that is rapidly losing its stability. Through the lens of solitude and lack of attention, I address a fundamental human need: the desire for warmth and authentic connection. I consider the bond between generations not only as a legacy, but as a complex system of “settings” that can support or limit us. My paintings capture the fragile moment in which an individual attempts to find inner balance while confronting external manipulation and inner emptiness. Each work becomes a search for an answer: how to preserve integrity in an age of disconnection and reclaim the right to one’s own feelings. EDUCATION  2008–2013: BA in Art & Design Altai State University (ASU), Faculty of Arts — Barnaul, Russia  2007–2008: Pre-University Program in Drawing and Painting, Institute of Architecture and Design — Barnaul, Russia  2000–2007: Academic Art School (7-Year Comprehensive Program) School of Arts No. 1— Barnaul, Russia Focus: Classical drawing, easel painting, and art history.