the artworks of Yulia Pustoshkina
folkloric surrealism
Growing up in a very creative and ever-busy family has significantly affected my life style. As a teenager while learning various creative skills from different members of our family, my father was my greatest inspiration in arts and later the art teacher for five years at the local Art School in Petrozavodsk, Russia. Under his guidance I practiced painting, drawing, composition, sculpture and the history of arts. My Russian background has naturally influenced my artistic style. A significant part of my painting experience was working with miniature paintings common in the traditional Russian folklore. I should say that the extensive practice of detailed painting resulted in my current painting technique.
While working on either small or large canvas I like to bring on the tiniest details that the viewers always manage to pick and wonder. I imagine anthropomorphic characters whether animals or birds, fish or plants and flowers. Everything they do or busy with has a purpose to it; every small detail has a meaning. Most often they are on the go somewhere and that probably explains my own love for travel. My Russian background never escapes to show itself and I create a fusion with Australian flora and fauna since Australia has become my second home. I find that an idea for a painting carries most significant importance. Inspirations come from anywhere, imagination is the key, and a touch of humour is an absolute must.
Featured Past Exhibitions
Earthly Delights solo exhibition
12 December - 22 December 2018
m2 Gallery Sydney
Away from Home solo exhibition
27 September - 12 October 2018
Residence of Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Australia, Canberra
Imagine as if... solo exhibition
21 April - 5 May 2018
m2 Gallery Sydney
Gelato in July solo exhibition
20 September - 2 October 2016
Bondi Pavilion Gallery Bondi Beach Sydney
Solo shows
2019 'Enchanted Woods' m2 Gallery Sydney
2019 'Face Me, I'll talk' Gallery ONE88 Katoomba NSW
2018 'Earthly Delights' m2 Gallery Sydney
2018 'Away from Home' residence of Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Australia, Canberra
2018 'Imagine as if...' m2Gallery Surry Hills Sydney
2016 'Gelato in July' Bondi Pavilion Gallery Bondi Beach
Art fairs
2021 The Other Art Fair Sydney
2019 The Other Art Fair Sydney
2019 Affordable Art Fair Melbourne
2017 Artexpo New York NY USA
Selected Group exhibitions
2020 Finalist to Bluethumb Art Prize Online Exhibition
2018 Finalist to Hunters Hill Art Exhibition
Finalist to Gosford Regional Art Prize
2017 World Polo Championship Art Exhibition, Sydney Polo Club
Finalist to Northern Beaches Art Prize
Hunters Hill Pop Up Art Exhibition
Finalist to Hunters Hill Art Exhibition. Winner of Kids Choice Award
2016 Finalist to Hornsby Art Prize
Finalist to St George Art Awards
Finalist to Warringah Art Prize
Finalist to The Kirribilli Centre Art exhibition
Finalist to Hunters Hill Art Exhibition. Winner of Pop Up Gallery exhibition
2015 Changeable Art, North Sydney Community Centre
Finalist to Women's Art Prize City of Ryde
Finalist to Hunters Hill Art Exhibition