Yana Dmitrieva

Artist Bio

Yana Dmitrieva is a contemporary artist exploring emotions, fears, and the human struggle for self-identity and self-expression. Born in Barnaul, Russia, in 1981, she now lives and works in Herceg Novi, Montenegro

A graduate of the New Altai State School of Art and the Altai State Institute of Culture, she began her career in furniture design, later transitioning to freelance work in interior and object design. Over the years, she built a team of skilled professionals, completing ambitious projects for global clients, including custom furniture and curated artworks for interior spaces.

In 2022, Yana relocated to Europe, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter. A period of personal and global upheaval became the catalyst for her artistic evolution. Creativity has been her therapy and lifeline, while the interplay between external circumstances and inner conflicts has emerged as a central theme in her art.

Yana’s practice spans a variety of mediums, with a preference for oil on canvas due to its depth, longevity, and the creative satisfaction it sparks in her. She also works with colored pencils and graphite, techniques that encourage introspection and are well-suited for exploring complex ideas

Currently, Yana is developing a new series that investigates the intricate relationship between the self and its inner contradictions.

“I strongly believe that each individual represents a blend of emotions, fears, and struggles, shaped by other people’s opinions and perceptions that eventually influence our actions and reactions.

In my art, I explore how a human being becomes a reflection of the surrounding reality, filled with dramatic events. I attract attention to the inner conflict arising between external circumstances and our authentic desires, i.e. our soul, and delve into struggles for self-identity and self-expression. By creating metaphorical images, I reveal this invisible struggle to the viewer. I show them that everything can be experienced differently through the recognition of our weaknesses and uniqueness.”