ALINA KARMADANOVA
Location:
Fredericton, NB, Canada
ARTIST BIO
Alina Karmadanova is a painter born in Siberia (Russia). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Design. From 2018 to 2023, she has resided and created in Shanghai, China. From 2022 to 2024, Alina studied at Falmouth University (UK) and got her Master's degree in Illustration online. From 2023-2024, she studied advanced studio practice in Canada, New Brunswick, at NBCCD Craft and Design College. This program helped Alina to focus on building a successful career as an art practitioner and integrate into the Canadian art community.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My art centers around exploring the position of women in contemporary society and how modern-day norms, social media, and technology intersect with the human psyche and emotions. Through my art, I aim to unpack these intricacies by creating a safe space for dialogue and introspection. My personal journey of healing from trauma and identity crisis and researching the impact of social media on individuals led me to become a contemporary artist. I prefer working with acrylic paint on canvas, which allows for spontaneity, experimentation, and subconscious automatic exploration of color and line, as well as using graphic color blocks. As a survivor of domestic violence and an antiwar artist, I donate a significant part of the profit to Women’s organizations (including Ukrainian organizations).
