Kniaz-Petukhovsky
She works under the investigation of overwhelming emotions and the bond between casual subtle anxiety and challenges of the delicate, however, obsessive and intrusive internal world. Polina’s interests in medicine, psychology and microbiology shape her imaginary characters into non-existent bio-symbols, which form the images and complex relationships of how the incomprehensible feelings would look. Shaped by a meditative approach, Polina's works' vivid colours and excessive objects create portals of self-discovery.
As a tribute to her inspiration by powerful, mighty and sensitive women, Polina also explores the energetic structures of forceful female potential, multifaceted women's role in fast-changing and conventional societies and the transformation of femininity perception.
2024 Central Saint Martins (UAL). «Contemporary Drawing and Painting»
2017 - 2018 RMA Modern Art program
2012 Boston University
2011 - 2013 ISM
2007 - 2011 HSE
2024, Tbilisi, Georgia,
"Emotional Kaleidoscope" Exhibition
April 2024 UK, London, Boomer Gallery "Dreams and Nightmares" Exhibition
23 March - 06 April 2024
São Paulo, Brazil, Artly Mix Gallery, "Elementos" Exhibition
- Visual Art Journal: Interivew with Polina Kniaz-Petukhovsky
- Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Magazine: 10 Questions with Polina Kniaz-Petukhovsky
Polina Kniaz-Petukhovsky
A young female artist from Dubai, Polina Kniaz-Petukhovsky (b. 1990), specialises in surrealistic figurative painting and sculptures. Her creative endeavours are focused on feminist themes and the artistic exploration of complex female emotions in the demanding world where the meaning of a woman is constantly questioned. Polina’s art journey involves transforming childhood traumas and concealed feelings and seeking identity and belonging. Many of her pieces are dedicated to the contradictory relationship between the fragile inner world and the aggressive outer environment.
Polina uses intricate oil paint glazing techniques and detailing to touch deep, multi-layered human feelings. When a 2D-dimensional canvas cannot express emotions, she makes clay sculptures that can be touched to connect to physical reality. Vivid colours and symbolic forms transform her works into portals of self-discovery that provoke a dialogue with inner struggles.