ABOUT

Artist Statement

I am interested in interplay between daydreaming, emotions, and the evocative power of memory. Using oil on linen as a primary medium, I create intimate portraits and surreal compositions that reflect moments of vulnerability, introspection, and longing for something just out of reach.  

I hope to create paintings that resonate deeply with the viewer, sparking their own reflections on the unseen stories we carry.

During the painting process my goal is to give equal attention to the emotional element of the subject as much as to its anatomy. The technical process of building a form is as important to me because I am strongly influenced by academic tradition. I find it fascinating when a 2D image can give a viewer a rich and extended emotional and cognitive experience.


Bio

Kristina L. Vladi is a visual artist who was born in mid 80s in the former USSR and currently lives and works in London, UK. After receiving an education in academic drawing and painting she stepped back from traditional art and has worked in advertising agencies as a graphic designer, assisted photographers as a stylist, illustrated medical books, customised motorcycle helmets and created illustrative artwork for London music bands. Kristina’s work has been shown in various London motorcycle art shows and published in tattoo inspiration books by Out of Step Books (USA). Since 2018 Kristina works as a fine arts tutor, studies towards a degree in Psychology and has returned to oil painting practice. 


Shows and Exhibitions

2018 June - showed custom painted helmets at The Underdog Gallery motorcycle show “LOSERS vs UNDERDOGS” at The Underdog Gallery, London
2017 September - showed custom painted helmets at The Underdog Gallery motorcycle show “LOSERS vs UNDERDOGS” at The Underdog Gallery, London
2016 May - exhibited custom painted helmets and gas tanks took at the biggest custom motorcycle show BIKE SHED, London
2015 - 2016 - drawings were published in tattoo/art inspiration books by Out of Step Books (USA)
2015 - 2016 - illustrated several covers for London music bands - Dead Existence, The Death Letter, Grave Lines.
2015 May - exhibited custom painted helmets and gas tanks took at the biggest custom motorcycle show BIKE SHED, London
2015 - took part in custom motorcycle show KICKBACK15, London
2014 July - participated in The Underdog Gallery's Custom Bike Show alongside Corpses From Hell, Ornamental Conifer and Black Skulls London where I exhibited series of portrait drawings, London

Email: kristinavladi@aol.co.uk
IG @kristinavladi_