Arina Gordienko
Arina Gordienko is a Russian born, UK-based figurative realist painter whose work combines technical skill with a deep sensitivity to the human emotions and feelings. Working in the tradition of Renaissance masters, she uses the painstaking ‘sfumato’ technique – layering translucent tones over many months – to create paintings of remarkable subtlety, atmosphere, and emotional depth. Her portraits are striking not only for their realism, but for the way they seem to breathe. Each figure carries unspoken stories – expressions that reveal vulnerability, strength, and hidden inner life. There is a poignant sincerity in her work that connects instantly, drawing you in with its emotional charge – her paintings resonate long after you’ve seen them.
Arina is a multi-award winner and finalist of various art contests in the UK, Europe and USA. Her works exhibited around the world, from the Saatchi Gallery in London, MEAM Museum in Barcelona, Muskegon Museum of Art and Wausau Museum of Art in USA, Balinglen Museum of Art in Ireland to museums and galleries across the USA, Europe, and beyond.
Her paintings are held in collections including The Bennett Collection and the OSTEN Museum of Drawing. Early in her career, legendary artist Gustav Metzger acquired Arina large canvas from her MA show in London. Her works featured in numerous art magazines and books, such as ‘Strokes of Genius’, American Art Collector Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, etc
Arina has academic art education, graduated with MA from Chelsea College of Arts, and BA from famous Central Saint Martins College of Arts, both – University of Arts in London.
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